SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 677
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Texas A&M University equestrian team, which has won
the 2017 National Collegiate Equestrian Association national
championship; and
WHEREAS, The fifth-seeded Aggies won their 12th national
title, and first since 2012, by defeating Texas Christian
University by a score of 16-0 in the semifinal round and the
University of Georgia by a score of 11-5 in the final; and
WHEREAS, The Aggies began the semifinals with 4-0 shutouts
by the reining and equitation over fences teams, and the
horsemanship and equitation on the flat squads finished the
sweep; the University of Georgia provided a stiffer test, but the
Aggies took an early 3-1 lead on the flat, led 6-2 after
horsemanship, clinched the title by winning three matches in the
reining event, and added victories over fences to complete the
meet; and
WHEREAS, Under the exceptional leadership of head coach
Tana McKay, the Aggies have developed exceptional teamwork and
discipline; and
WHEREAS, Texans in College Station and across the state are
proud of the Texas A&M University team members for their hard
work and their impressive skills; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to the Texas A&M
University equestrian team on winning the 2017 National
Collegiate Equestrian Association national championship; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 26, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate