H.R. No. 111
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Kathleen and James Rodriguez concluded their
decade-long tenure as co-head coaches of The University of Texas at
El Paso softball team in 2013, and it is indeed fitting to recognize
their outstanding accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, This dedicated husband and wife duo founded the UTEP
softball program in 2003, and the Miners quickly developed into a
competitive team in the years that followed, posting their first
winning record in 2006-2007; the next year, the team reached the
Conference USA tournament semifinals, and it advanced to the title
game in 2009; over the years, Kathleen and James Rodriguez
recruited a number of exceptional athletes to play for the team,
including 2010 NCAA Woman of the Year finalist Stacie Townsend and
2012 national home run leader Camilla Carrera, who also set an NCAA
record for home runs per at-bat; and
WHEREAS, Exceptional ambassadors for the school, the couple
had 19 players selected to the Conference USA Honor Roll during the
2012-2013 season, and their team continually led the UTEP athletic
department in community service hours; and
WHEREAS, Kathleen and James Rodriguez have earned the
respect, admiration, and affection of the Miners' players and fans,
and their contributions to the UTEP community will continue to be
appreciated for many years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Kathleen and James
Rodriguez for their service as co-head coaches of The University of
Texas at El Paso softball team and extend to them sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Kathleen and James Rodriguez as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Marquez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 111 was adopted by the House on June
25, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House