H.R. No. 1237
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Richardson High School Lady Eagles volleyball
players have been recognized by the Side-Out Foundation for their
outstanding efforts in the fight against breast cancer; and
WHEREAS, Established in 2004, the Side-Out Foundation is a
nonprofit support and advocacy organization that enlists
volleyball players and coaches in the campaign to raise funds for
breast cancer research, education, and patient services; and
WHEREAS, Led by varsity assistant coach Krissy Seaman, the
Lady Eagles collected more than $1,000 in donations, and their
achievement was acknowledged with a plaque from the Side-Out
Foundation; this is the second time that the Richardson volleyball
players have been so honored, and they have raised a total of $3,550
to date; to further commemorate the team's hard work, Richardson
will become the first high school in the United States to be awarded
the foundation's "Dig Pink" banner for its gymnasium; and
WHEREAS, The exceptional commitment demonstrated by the Lady
Eagles in behalf of the Side-Out Foundation has provided valuable
support to a worthwhile cause, and they may reflect with pride on a
job well done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Richardson High School
volleyball team on its success in raising funds to fight breast
cancer and on its recognition by the Side-Out Foundation and extend
to the team members and Coach Seaman sincere best wishes for the
future; 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.
Carter
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1237 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House