H.R. No. 2214
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Jasper High School girls' soccer team enjoyed an
outstanding 2015 season, advancing all the way to the University
Interscholastic League 4A semifinals; and
WHEREAS, The Lady Dawgs completed a perfect regular season of
21 victories and no defeats, and they carried that momentum into the
postseason, where they reeled off four consecutive shutouts over
China Springs, Little Cypress-Mauriceville, Hampshire-Fannett, and
Columbia High Schools before winning a hard-fought 3-2 triumph over
Hardin-Jefferson to reach the state tournament; and
WHEREAS, Matching up against Princeton High School in the
semifinals on April 15 at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown, Jasper
put forth a valiant effort, but ultimately fell short by a score of
4-3 to conclude its season with a record of 26-1; and
WHEREAS, Ably guided by head coach Gabriela Carter and
assistant coach Stephen McCullough, the Lady Dawgs received
valuable contributions throughout the season from each member of
the roster: Julie Carter, Caitlyn Warren, Pamela McFarland, Jordan
Luther, Yvette Carter, Salma Segovia, Alivia Richardson, Ana
Barajas, Macy Kendrick, Natalia Zavala, Emmalee Carter, Claire
Walker, Monse Vilchis, Marissa Durand, Shay Cochran, Kylee Dominy,
Ezra Lovett, Kaitlin Campos, Alex Richardson, and Walker-Ann
Wilson; and
WHEREAS, With their exceptional skill and unwavering
commitment to excellence, the Jasper Lady Dawgs earned a place
among the top teams in Texas, and these dedicated competitors are a
source of tremendous pride to their classmates and their many
supporters in the local community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Jasper High School girls'
soccer team on reaching the UIL 4A semifinals 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.
White of Tyler
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2214 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House