SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 6
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the McLennan Community College baseball team, which
won the 2021 Junior College World Series national championship;
and
WHEREAS, The Highlanders won the school's second national
championship in baseball by defeating defending national
champion Central Arizona College by a score of 7-3 to complete an
unbeaten run through the Junior College World Series; McLennan
Community College last appeared in the Junior College World
Series in 2015 and won its previous national title in 1983; and
WHEREAS, These student athletes have demonstrated great
talent and perseverance over the course of the year and finished
the season with a record of 47-16; and
WHEREAS, Under the outstanding leadership of head coach
Mitch Thompson and his staff, the Highlanders have developed
exceptional teamwork and discipline; and
WHEREAS, Winning a national championship is a daunting
task that requires countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
commitment to excellence, and the members of the McLennan
Community College baseball team can take great pride in their
outstanding performance; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the McLennan
Community College baseball team on its successful season and
extend congratulations to its players, coaches, and staff on
winning the 2021 Junior College World Series; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the team as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Birdwell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 22, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate