H.R. No. 1254
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Continuing its outstanding record of recent
success, the volleyball team of McCollum High School in San Antonio
clinched the 2016 district championship, the third consecutive year
that it has claimed a conference title; and
WHEREAS, Under the able guidance of head coach Rose Ann
Martinez, the Cowgirls began their impressive run in 2014, when
they went undefeated against their 28-5A opponents and became the
district champions for the first time in 18 years; the following
season, the team compiled a conference record of 14 wins and only 2
losses to earn the title again; and
WHEREAS, After transitioning to a new district in 2016, the
Cowgirls enjoyed another exemplary campaign, winning the 29-5A
championship and collecting two playoff victories to advance to the
regional quarterfinals for the first time since 2002; the San
Antonio Express-News selected Victoria Yzaguirre as the
conference's Co-Outstanding Hitter and made her an All-District
First Team selection, while Alysia Garcia won an Outstanding Setter
honor, and Alyssa Dimas was tapped as an Outstanding Defensive
Specialist and was chosen for the All-District Second Team; in
addition, Miranda Rich earned a place on First Team and Samantha
Rodriguez and Jurnee Dimas were Second Team honorees; and
WHEREAS, By dedicating themselves to excellence and putting
in countless hours of hard work, the McCollum Cowgirls have
distinguished themselves on the volleyball court, and their
accomplishments are a source of pride for their school and their
many community supporters; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the McCollum High School
volleyball team on earning its third straight district title and
extend to the team's players, coaches, and staff sincere best
wishes for the future; 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.
Uresti
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1254 was adopted by the House on April
27, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House