83S10216 JGH-D
By: Simmons H.R. No. 68
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of the Lewisville High School softball
team fulfilled their season-long goal of becoming state champions
when they won the 2013 University Interscholastic League 5A state
title on June 1 in Austin; and
WHEREAS, This unforgettable victory capped a thrilling run
through the postseason, during which the Lady Farmers defeated
L. D. Bell, Mansfield, Midway, and Coronado High Schools to reach
the regional finals; there, they took two out of three games against
Marcus High School to become the first Lewisville High team to
advance to the state tournament, and a triumph over San Benito in
the semifinals set the stage for a championship showdown against
Kingwood; and
WHEREAS, Playing with determination and composure in the
tournament final, the Lady Farmers scored twice in the second
inning and made the score 3-0 with a home run by Miranda Worthington
in the fourth; meanwhile, freshman pitcher Maribeth Gorsuch turned
in another remarkable performance despite having just recently
overcome an injury and was named the most valuable player of the
championship game; she struck out eight batters and pitched six
scoreless innings as Lewisville claimed a dramatic 3-2 win and the
state crown; and
WHEREAS, Under the able guidance of head coach Lori Alexander
and assistant coach JonAnn Roper, the Lady Farmers excelled through
a true team effort; in addition to Ms. Gorsuch and Ms. Worthington,
the roster includes Chloe Campise, Selena Garcia, Tommianne
Goodman, Megan Haggard, Emily Lasky, Morgan Mitchell, Jessica
Nelson, Summer Quiroga, Kacie Saucedo, Becca Scott, Jessica Stahl,
and Gaby Vazquez; vital support was provided throughout the season
by principal Jeffery Kajs and superintendent Dr. Stephen Waddell;
and
WHEREAS, The dedicated student-athletes of the Lewisville
High School softball team have demonstrated exceptional talent and
an unwavering commitment to excellence, and they are a source of
great pride to their classmates and to their many supporters in the
local community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the
Lewisville High School softball team on winning the 2013 UIL 5A
state championship and extend to the team's players, coaches, and
staff sincere best wishes for continued success; 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
House of Representatives.