SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 403
WHEREAS, Jake Kolkhorst has distinguished himself through
his exceptional play as a member of the Brenham High School
baseball team, earning a number of notable accolades for his
superb performance; and
WHEREAS, A senior at Brenham High, Mr. Kolkhorst played an
integral role in the Cubs' success during the 2021 season,
helping the team finish as the runner-up in the district
standings and advance to the 5A playoffs; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kolkhorst has excelled in a number of
positions for the Brenham ball club; best known for his skills on
the pitching mound, he has emerged as a hard-throwing
right-hander whose fastball has been clocked at 92 miles per
hour; he has also played catcher, center field, and right field
over the course of his high school career; and
WHEREAS, Admired by the entire Cubs sports community, this
skilled athlete has garnered two of the team's top accolades for
2021; his teammates voted him the recipient of the Most Valuable
Player Award, and he has also received the KWHI/John Brieden Star
of the Game Award, which is chosen by the station's baseball
broadcasters and members of the school's coaching staff; in
addition, his impressive efforts throughout the season have been
recognized with the prestigious District 19-5A MVP award; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kolkhorst's accomplishments on the diamond
garnered the interest of college recruiters, and he has committed
to play for the Texas Christian University baseball team; a star
performer in academics as well, he is a member of the National
Honor Society and will graduate magna cum laude with the Class of
2021; in all his endeavors, he benefits from the support of his
parents, Jim Kolkhorst and Senator Lois Kolkhorst, and his
sister, Lois Kate Kolkhorst; and
WHEREAS, During his time wearing the No. 6 uniform for the
Brenham Cubs, Jake Kolkhorst has become a source of pride to his
school and community, and he may reflect with great satisfaction
on a job well done as he looks ahead to further success in
collegiate athletics; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Jake Kolkhorst on his
achievements as a member of the Brenham High School baseball team
and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Mr. Kolkhorst as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Bettencourt
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 13, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate