H.R. No. 1688
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Amanda Rucker is celebrating a significant
milestone in her life with her graduation from East Texas Baptist
University on May 2, 2015; and
WHEREAS, After fulfilling the rigorous qualifications and
demanding course work required of her, Ms. Rucker is earning her
bachelor's degree in kinesiology with honors; this June, she plans
to pursue a master of education degree in sports and exercise
leadership and serve as a graduate assistant coach for the ETBU
women's basketball team; and
WHEREAS, A juggernaut on the hardwood, Ms. Rucker has
distinguished herself as a four-year veteran of the Lady Tigers,
playing in each of the squad's 101 games during her tenure; along
the way, she compiled an impressive list of accomplishments,
including notching more than 1,100 career points, which places her
in the team's top 10 all-time for scoring, and finishing her senior
year ranked second in points scored and eighth in rebounding in the
American Southwest Conference; and
WHEREAS, This notable student-athlete has garnered
well-deserved recognition for her commitment to excellence both on
and off the court; a two-time ASC East Player of the Week, she has
been selected to the ASC East All-Freshman team and the ASC
All-Conference second and third teams; moreover, she has been named
an ASC Winter/Spring Distinguished Scholar Athlete and has twice
received ASC Academic All-Conference honors; in addition, she was
nominated for the Women's Basketball Coaches Association
All-American team during her senior year; and
WHEREAS, A source of great pride to her family, Amanda Rucker
may indeed reflect on her college career with a sense of achievement
and look forward to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Amanda Rucker on her graduation
from East Texas Baptist University and extend to her sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Rucker as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Flynn
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1688 was adopted by the House on April
23, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House