H.R. No. 1584
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Continuing a notable tradition of athletic
excellence, the girls' basketball team from Nazareth High School
won the University Interscholastic League 1A state championship on
March 7, 2015, at the Alamodome in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, The victory in the finals of the state tournament
capped a remarkable season in which the Swiftettes finished with an
impressive overall record of 34 wins and just 2 defeats and claimed
their second consecutive state crown; moreover, this marked the
school's 20th title since 1977, and Nazareth now holds the national
record for the most state championships by a public high school; and
WHEREAS, The Swiftettes powered through the postseason with
commanding wins over McLean, Turkey Valley, Spur, and Follett High
Schools to earn a trip to the state tournament; there, they
dominated the squad from D'Hanis High School by a score of 61-18 to
clinch a berth in the 1A title game, where they easily defeated
Lipan High School, 56-40, to hoist the trophy once again; and
WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, the Swiftettes
received significant contributions from each member of the roster:
Payton Robb, Abby Schmucker, Tarah Hill, Allie Schulte, Mackenzie
Gerber, Kelsey Espenson, Deborah VanDijk, Aubrie Durbin, Paige
Gerber, Hannah Leavitt, Carlie Heiman, and Ellen Schilderink; these
dedicated players were ably guided by head coach Eric Schilling and
assistant coaches Morgan Moore and William Raphelt, with additional
help from managers Blakely Gerber, Cambrie Heiman, Hallie Kleman,
and April Schmucker, statistician Kamryn Schulte, and trainer
Mitchell Brockman; and
WHEREAS, With this latest championship achievement, the
Nazareth High players have furthered their school's reputation as a
true basketball powerhouse, and each team member will forever
cherish her memories of this exceptional season; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Nazareth High School girls'
basketball team on winning the UIL 1A state title 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.
King of Hemphill
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1584 was adopted by the House on April
16, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House