83R5745 JWI-D
By: Sanford H.R. No. 641
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, With an impressive display of skill and
determination, the hunter seat team of the Baylor University
equestrian program won the National Collegiate Equestrian
Association title on April 14, 2012, in Waco; and
WHEREAS, The triumph took place at the NCEA National
Championship, which featured the 12 top programs in the country;
the Baylor riders advanced through the hunter seat bracket with a
series of exceptional performances, including an upset of defending
champion Auburn; and
WHEREAS, In the finals, the Bears matched up against Texas
A&M University in a thrilling and closely fought battle; the title
was not decided until the last ride, but when the points were
tallied, Baylor edged the Aggies by a score of 1,192 to 1,070 to
claim the university's first national title in the sport; and
WHEREAS, The victory in the hunter seat event also helped the
Bears to take third place in the overall equestrian competition,
which is the highest finish in the program's history; in making
their fine showing at the NCEA Championship, the Baylor riders drew
on the expertise and inspiration provided by head coach Ellen
White, assistant hunter seat coach Stacy Lane-Sanderson, and
western coach Cindy Walquist; and
WHEREAS, Winning a national championship represents the
culmination of countless hours of hard work and an enduring
commitment to excellence, and these talented student-athletes will
treasure the memory of this accomplishment for the rest of their
lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Baylor University hunter seat
team on its victory at the 2012 National Collegiate Equestrian
Association National Championship and extend to the team's riders,
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 team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.