82S10414 JH-D
By: Bonnen H.R. No. 212
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Danbury High School Lady Panthers softball team
captured the University Interscholastic League 2A state
championship with a victory in the title game on June 4, 2011, in
Austin; and
WHEREAS, In the course of this memorable season, the Lady
Panthers came to epitomize teamwork, dedication, and skill, as they
finished with an outstanding record of 39 wins and just 3 losses and
sailed through the playoffs, scoring a total of 74 runs while
holding their opponents to just 13; and
WHEREAS, Earning special recognition for their performance
in the state tournament were seniors Britiany Bailey, Macy Peltier,
Kristin Yaeger, Shelby Scott, and Ashley Noak, all of whom were
named to the All-Tournament Team; in addition, sophomore Kaylee
Garner was another All-Tournament honoree, and she received the
championship game's Most Valuable Player award after throwing 15
strikeouts in the title-winning victory over Central Heights High
of Nacogdoches; and
WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, the Lady Panthers
also received valuable contributions throughout the year from the
other members of the roster: Lillie Box, Cassidy Munson, Abbie Box,
Megan Bang, Kelsey Sellers, Meagan Harvey, Taylor Vrazel, Monica
Brown, and Lana Townsend; and
WHEREAS, These determined athletes were guided by head coach
Melissa Hansen and assistant coach Tim Ender, and they also
benefited from the support of managers Makenna Peltier, Bela
Elizondo, Katie Staff, Kaitlin Dorsett, and Kara Williams, athletic
trainer Gregg Bautsch, and athletic director Jimmy Thomas; and
WHEREAS, To attain the season-long goal of becoming state
champions, each of the Danbury players was called on to perform at
the top of her game, and the team's success is the culmination of
countless hours of hard work; the 2011 state softball title is the
second for Danbury High as well as for Coach Hansen, who led the
team to the championship in 2004; and
WHEREAS, The Lady Panthers have distinguished themselves as
the finest 2A softball team in the Lone Star State, and in so doing,
they have brought recognition to their school and become a source of
pride for their classmates and for residents of Danbury and
Brazoria County; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the Danbury
High School Lady Panthers softball team on winning the UIL 2A state
championship and extend to the team's players, coaches, and staff
sincere best wishes for continued achievement; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.