82S11254 JH-D
By: Perry H.R. No. 231
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The baseball team of Coronado High School in Lubbock
put together an exceptional season in 2011 as it made a thrilling
run through the University Interscholastic League playoffs to
finish as the runner-up in Class 5A; and
WHEREAS, A group of never-say-die competitors, the Mustangs
time and again proved their ability to come from behind to secure
key victories; after finishing in second place in District 2-5A
during the regular season, the team battled its way through the
playoffs, triumphing in four consecutive series after losing the
opening game; and
WHEREAS, With its win over Bell High on June 4, Coronado
headed for the state tournament for the first time since 1995; in
the semifinals, the Mustangs dominated defending champion Corpus
Christi Carroll 10-0 to earn a place in the title game, but they
fell one victory short of the state championship, losing to
Brazoswood in the June 11 final; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating admirable teamwork, the Mustangs
received valuable contributions from each member of the roster:
Tyler O'Neill, Blake Hoffman, Christian Simmons, Paxton Bartley,
Colton Palmer, Dylan Dahl, Gunner Garry, Josh Narvaiz, Paxton De La
Garza, Brayden Blackwell, Herman Hernandez, Steven Parker, Clayton
Brown, Garrison Howard, Brennan Johnson, Bryson Mitchell, Zane
Ancell, Tyler Thorne, Greg Hewett, Zach Ancell, Griffin Arterburn,
Taylor Bridges, Landon Rousseau, Blake Bass, Jerome Bauersfeld,
Craig Grossman, and Chace Sarchet; and
WHEREAS, In addition to their commitment to the team, these
young athletes have devoted themselves to their studies; of the
senior members of the squad, 10 graduated with honors or high
honors; moreover, all 13 Mustangs who earned their diplomas in 2011
plan to continue their educations, and 8 of them will play sports at
the collegiate level; and
WHEREAS, The Coronado High team was guided by head coach Gary
Hix and assistant coaches Brandon Gilliland, David Arterburn, Brad
Bibb, and Shawn Hensley, and the players also benefited from the
efforts of team manager Geoffery Harvey; and
WHEREAS, By dedicating themselves to excellence and putting
in many hours of hard work, the Coronado Mustangs earned a place
alongside the finest teams in Texas, and their accomplishments are
a source of pride for their many supporters in the Lubbock
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the Coronado
High School baseball team on its outstanding 2011 season and its
appearance in the UIL 5A state title game and extend to the team's
players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Coronado Mustangs as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.