H.R. No. 356
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Bells High School softball team reached the
pinnacle of success by winning the 2017 University Interscholastic
League 2A state championship on June 1 at the Red and Charline
McCombs Field at The University of Texas at Austin; and
WHEREAS, During their campaign for the championship crown,
the Panthers enjoyed a remarkable run through the postseason,
dispatching opponents from Campbell, Axtell, Trenton, Moody, and
Tom Bean High Schools before advancing to the state tournament,
where they recorded a 3-1 victory over Archer City High School in
the semifinals; and
WHEREAS, Facing off in a thrilling finale against the
two-time defending state champions from Shiner High School, the
Panthers rallied back from a three-run deficit in the seventh
inning to ultimately clinch the trophy by a final score of 7-6; the
triumph marked the first state softball title in school history and
capped off a memorable season in which the squad compiled an
impressive record of 32 wins and just 3 losses; and
WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, the Panthers
received significant contributions throughout the season from each
member of the roster, and these talented student-athletes were
inspired to play at the top of their game by head coach Kristina
Stephens and assistant coaches Lisa Johnson and Gary Rowland; and
WHEREAS, The Bells High School softball team demonstrated
exemplary teamwork and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and
the players and their many supporters in the local community will
forever cherish the memory of this outstanding accomplishment; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the Bells High
School softball team on winning the 2017 UIL 2A state championship
and extend to all those associated with the team sincere best wishes
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the squad as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Phillips
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 356 was adopted by the House on August
15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House