H.R. No. 105
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In an outstanding display of skill and
determination, the Lady Lions volleyball team of Grace Preparatory
Academy in Arlington captured the Texas Association of Private and
Parochial Schools 4A state championship on November 3, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Grace Prep reached the title match after besting one
of the tournament favorites, Prince of Peace Christian School of
Carrollton, in the semifinal round; that set the stage for the Lady
Lions to play the team from St. Joseph High School in Victoria for
the championship; and
WHEREAS, The Lady Lions took the first two games of the match
before narrowly dropping the third, but they rallied for a 25-17 win
in the next set to secure the 4A crown; the victory capped a
thrilling postseason during which Grace Prep lost only two games
and displayed the teamwork emblematic of their motto, "one family";
and
WHEREAS, Senior Taylor Wright was named to the All-Tournament
Team along with juniors Brooke Manley and McLayne Craig and
sophomore Hanna Hester; vital contributions were also made
throughout the season by the other members of the Grace Prep roster,
and the team benefited from the superb coaching of Sandy Kelm; and
WHEREAS, The state tournament triumph is a testament to the
skill and hard work of the Lady Lions volleyball players, and these
exceptional athletes are a source of tremendous pride to their
school and to their many community supporters; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Grace Preparatory Academy
volleyball team on winning the Texas Association of Private and
Parochial Schools 4A state championship 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 Lady Lions as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Zedler
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 105 was adopted by the House on
February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House