H.R. No. 1595
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The D'Hanis High School girls' basketball team
enjoyed an exceptional 2014-2015 season, advancing all the way to
the semifinals of the University Interscholastic League 1A state
playoffs; and
WHEREAS, After claiming the District 31 title with their
stellar play against their league rivals, the Cowgirls started the
postseason with a dominating victory over Burton High School in the
area round and followed that performance with an exciting,
last-second win against Goodrich High School in the regional
quarterfinals; D'Hanis then topped Jonesboro High School in another
hard-fought game by a score of 39-35 to keep its thrilling playoff
run alive; and
WHEREAS, The Cowgirls proved up to the task once more in a
48-46 triumph over Coolidge High School in the regional finals,
storming back from a fourth quarter deficit to clinch the Region 4
crown and secure the second state tournament berth in school
history and the first since 1979; in its semifinal game, D'Hanis put
up a determined effort, but ultimately lost to Nazareth High School
to bring a memorable season to a close; and
WHEREAS, Ably guided by head coach Fred McCollum and
assistant coach Todd Craft, the Cowgirls benefited from the vital
contributions made throughout the year by each member of the team:
Crysta Salazar, Jacie Henefey, Sarah Craft, Elisa Nolasco, Morgan
Lynch, Ashley Philipp, Mallory McCollum, and Shelby Gayre;
additional assistance was provided by managers Hallie Lynch and
Jahnelin Costa; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Cowgirls basketball team have
become a source of tremendous pride to their many supporters in the
local community, and the hard work and dedication they have
demonstrated will continue to serve them well in the years to come;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the D'Hanis High School girls'
basketball team on its success during the 2014-2015 season and
extend to the team's players, coaches, and staff sincere best
wishes for continued achievement; 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.
Murr
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1595 was adopted by the House on April
16
, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House