H.R. No. 296
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Troy High School volleyball team enjoyed notable
success during the 2018 season, which culminated with the
Trojanettes' first appearance in the University Interscholastic
League state tournament; and
WHEREAS, Under the direction of head coach Rachel Melancon,
Troy excelled in the playoffs, defeating Groesbeck, Scurry-Rosser,
West, Nacogdoches Central Heights, and Maypearl High Schools to
become one of the final four teams in the 3A playoffs; though the
Trojanettes saw their season come to an end with a hard-fought loss
to Callisburg in the semifinals on November 15, the team set a new
standard of achievement for the school's volleyball program; and
WHEREAS, The 2018 campaign was especially poignant for Coach
Melancon, who demonstrated perseverance in the face of devastating
grief following the tragic loss of her two-year-old daughter,
Sutton Nicole, in March 2016; the memory of this precious little
girl, who frequently attended the Troy volleyball practices and
games, served as an inspiration for the Trojanette players, each of
whom wrote the mantra "Play for Sutton" on their shoes; and
WHEREAS, The talented and hardworking members of the Troy
High School volleyball team have realized an exceptional
accomplishment by advancing to the state tournament for the first
time in school history, and in so doing, they have become a source
of great pride for their fellow students and their many supporters
in the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Troy High School volleyball
team on competing in the 2018 UIL state tournament and extend to
Coach Melancon and all those associated with the team sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Trojanettes as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Shine
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 296 was adopted by the House on March
13, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House