SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 748
WHEREAS, The volleyball team of Leon High School in Jewett
continued the school's tradition of excellence in the sport by
winning the University Interscholastic League 1A state
championship on November 17, 2012, in Garland; and
WHEREAS, Finishing with an impressive record of 42 wins and
just four losses, the Lady Cougars advanced through the playoffs
with wins over Saratoga West Hardin, Normangee, Beckville, and
Iola High Schools to earn a spot in the state tournament; and
WHEREAS, After defeating Wink in the semifinals, the Leon
players claimed the title with a decisive straight-sets victory
over Round Top-Carmine; it was the ninth time in school history
that a Lady Cougars team earned the University Interscholastic
League trophy, and Leon also collected two state crowns in the
years before volleyball was a league-recognized sport; and
WHEREAS, Several Lady Cougars were honored with postseason
awards; state tournament Most Valuable Player Thelma Flores was
joined on the All-Tournament Team by Morgan Sigford and Brianna
Sitton; in addition, Ms. Flores, Ms. Sigford, Ms. Sitton, and
Shea McCune were named to the All-State first team, while Avery
Robinson was selected for the second team and Brooke Hastings
garnered an honorable mention accolade; and
WHEREAS, Excelling through strong teamwork, the Lady
Cougars also received important contributions throughout the
year from the other members of the roster: Kayla Riemer, Keri
Prewitt, Kelsey Allen, Kendal Honeycutt, Taylor Carrington, Shay
Hastings, Danyal Coulter, and Kaitlyn Burnes; and
WHEREAS, Head coach Jason Evans was named the 1A Coach of
the Year for his outstanding efforts; in capturing his first
championship, he continued the family tradition started by his
grandfather, Texas Hall of Fame coach Billy Evans, who guided the
volleyball program at Leon for 36 years and won nine state
championships; supporting Mr. Evans in his fine work with the
team were assistant coaches Teresa Sitton, Deuce Foley, DeAnna
Bowdoin, and Pat Roberts; and
WHEREAS, The success attained by the Lady Cougar
volleyball players is a testament to their notable skill and
dedication, and they are a source of tremendous pride to their
school and their many fans in the local community; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby congratulate the Leon High School volleyball
team on winning the 2012 University Interscholastic League 1A
state championship and extend to the team's players and coaches
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
Senate.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 23, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate