H.R. No. 134
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Robstown High School baseball team enjoyed a
memorable 2016-2017 season, advancing all the way to the Class 4A
regional finals of the University Interscholastic League state
playoffs; and
WHEREAS, After finishing the regular season as the District
31 runner-up, the Cotton Pickers began their postseason run with
victories over Grulla, Cuero, and Hidalgo High Schools; in the
regional semifinals, they faced off against Sealy High School,
clinching the series with wins in Games 1 and 3 to earn a slot in the
Region IV finale; and
WHEREAS, The Robstown players claimed a triumphant 6-0
shutout against their district rivals from Sinton High School in
the series opener before a loss in Game 2 led to a third meeting; the
Cotton Pickers gave a valiant effort in Game 3, in which they forced
extra innings late in the seventh but ultimately fell short,
concluding an impressive season with an overall record of 25 wins,
11 losses, and one tie; and
WHEREAS, Robstown's many achievements were the result of a
true team effort, and under the able guidance of head coach Elias
Vasquez and his staff, these fine young athletes received vital
contributions throughout the year from each member of the roster;
and
WHEREAS, With their fine showing in the 2017 campaign, the
Cotton Pickers continued the Robstown High School tradition of
athletic excellence, and the team members may take justifiable
pride in the skill and dedication they have demonstrated; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the Robstown
High School baseball team on advancing to the 4A regional finals of
the 2017 UIL playoffs and extend to the 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.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 134 was adopted by the House on August
15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House