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By: White H.R. No. 62
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Windon and Jacob Rowe, two outstanding
tennis players from Kirbyville High School, were named 2013 SETX
Players of the Year by the Southeast Texas Coaches Association; and
WHEREAS, Both Ms. Windon and Mr. Rowe excelled during team
tennis competition, winning all of their matches and helping the
Wildcats to finish seventh in the state in Class 2A; the duo also
emerged as title contenders in mixed-doubles play; following a
first-place win at the Woodville Tournament, they claimed the
district title and then went on to become regional champions by
defeating the team from White Oak on April 19; their success in the
regional competition earned them a place in the University
Interscholastic League State Tournament, where their season drew to
a close with a hard-fought loss in the 2A quarterfinals; and
WHEREAS, In addition to representing their school with great
distinction on the court, these notable young Texans have excelled
in their studies, and both are looking ahead to college after having
graduated with the Class of 2013 at Kirbyville; Ms. Windon plans to
attend Texas A&M University to pursue a degree in horticulture, a
subject that she focused on during four years of high school
agriculture classes, while Mr. Rowe intends to study electrical
engineering at Lamar University; and
WHEREAS, These talented student-athletes have earned a place
among the finest high school tennis players in the Lone Star State,
and they may reflect with pride on their achievements and on the
prestigious recognition that they have received; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Elizabeth
Windon and Jacob Rowe on their receipt of SETX Player of the Year
awards from the Southeast Texas Coaches Association and extend to
them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
for Ms. Windon and Mr. Rowe as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.