SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 571
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the North Central Texas Academy Lady Pioneers basketball
team, which recently won the Texas Association of Private and
Parochial Schools Class 1A state championship title; and
WHEREAS, The Lady Pioneers won their third consecutive state
championship on March 2, 2013, by defeating the Selma River City
Believers by a score of 35-28 in a riveting game that saw them come
back in the fourth quarter from eight points behind; and
WHEREAS, These young athletes have demonstrated great
talent and perseverance throughout the school year, ending the
season with a 26-3 record; team members Shelby Lyle, Cinthya
Rivas, Sara Etherington, Anna Strickland, Jennie Chen, Melissa
Rivera, Brooke Moss, Kali Mulchahy, Grace Na, McKenna House,
Wendi Pei, Sydney Lindsey, and Casey Wiliford can take pride in
their outstanding performance; and
WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of
head coach Emily Britt and assistant coach Chris Bloyd, and with
the support of athletic director Kirby Rasco and principal
Jennifer Smith, the Lady Pioneers have developed exceptional
teamwork and discipline; and
WHEREAS, North Central Texas Academy and the City of
Granbury are proud of the Lady Pioneers 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 North Central Texas Academy Lady
Pioneers on their successful season and congratulate them on
winning the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools
Class 1A state basketball championship; 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.
Birdwell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 3, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate