88R30888 JRI-D
By: Johnson of Dallas H.R. No. 2111
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of the Coppell High School girls' golf
team distinguished themselves through their participation in the
2023 University Interscholastic League Golf State Tournament; and
WHEREAS, Guided by head coach Jan Bourg, the Cowgirl golfers
earned their trip to state with an exceptional showing at the Class
6A Region 1 tournament held at Tangle Ridge Golf Club in Grand
Prairie on April 17 and 18; the team carded a two-day total of 606,
overcoming inclement weather to capture the regional title and
punch its ticket to the state tournament for the first time since
2015; and
WHEREAS, The Cowgirls joined the other top 6A squads on May 15
and 16 at Legacy Hills Golf Club in Georgetown; the Coppell
contingent was paced by Alicia Bellendir, who shot a two-day total
of 146, just six strokes off of the state championship pace; she was
followed by Riya Bapna at 152, Nethra Sheri at 154, Rylie Allison at
164, and Kirstin Angosta at 165; with a combined score of 610, the
Cowgirls claimed seventh place in the team standings; and
WHEREAS, By earning the right to compete in the state's
premier showcase for high school golfers, these determined young
Texans have ably represented their school and community, and they
may indeed reflect with pride on their notable accomplishments;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Coppell High School girls' golf
team on its participation in the 2023 UIL Golf State Tournament and
extend to 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 Cowgirls as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.