SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 577
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize The University of Texas at Austin women's volleyball
team, which won the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic
Association national championship title; and
WHEREAS, The Longhorns won their first national title in
volleyball since 1988 by sweeping the University of Oregon Ducks
25-11, 26-24, 25-19 in a match that saw them employ a stifling
defense that led to 15 team blocks; and
WHEREAS, These young student-athletes have demonstrated
great talent and perseverance over the course of the season; team
members Hannah Allison, Khat Bell, Kat Brooks, Nicole Dalton,
Haley Eckerman, Megan Futch, Sara Hattis, Madelyn Hutson, Molly
McCage, Sha'Dare McNeal, Amy Neal, Sarah Palmer, and Bailey
Webster can take great pride in their outstanding performance; and
WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of head
coach Jerritt Elliott, the Longhorns have developed exceptional
teamwork and discipline; and
WHEREAS, The University of Texas at Austin and Texans
across the state are proud of the Longhorns 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 University of Texas at Austin
women's volleyball team on its exceptional season and extend
congratulations to team members on winning the 2012 national
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.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 2, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate