SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 514
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Martin's Mill Lady Mustangs basketball team, which
recently won the 2013 Class 1A Division I state championship
title; and
WHEREAS, The Lady Mustangs won their third state
championship in the last eight years by defeating Smyer High
School by a score of 49-46 in a game that saw them overcome a
10-point deficit with less than four minutes remaining; and
WHEREAS, These young athletes have demonstrated great
talent and perseverance over the course of the year, ending the
season with a record of 34-5; team members can take great pride in
their outstanding performance; and
WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of
head coach Doug Barncastle, the team developed exceptional
teamwork and discipline; he has led the Lady Mustangs to a Class
1A record of eight consecutive trips to the state tournament; and
WHEREAS, Martin's Mill High School and the people of
Martin's Mill are proud of the Lady Mustangs for their hard work,
their impressive skills, and their fine sportsmanship; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend the Martin's Mill High School Lady
Mustangs on their successful season and extend congratulations to
team members on winning the 2013 Class 1A Division I girls'
basketball state championship title; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Deuell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 20, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate