H.R. No. 680
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The West Texas A&M University Lady Buffs proved
themselves one of the finest volleyball teams in the nation by
winning the 2022 NCAA Division II national championship; and
WHEREAS, Following an undefeated run in league play during
the regular season, the Lady Buffs claimed the Lone Star Conference
Tournament title and then embarked on their triumphant journey
through the Division II bracket; following wins in the first two
rounds, they defeated top-ranked Metropolitan State University of
Denver in the regional final to advance to the national tournament
in Seattle, Washington; there, WT bested Wingate University in the
Elite Eight and the University of Missouri-St. Louis in the
semifinals to punch its ticket to the national championship match
for the fifth time in program history; and
WHEREAS, On December 3, WT battled top-seeded Concordia
University, St. Paul for the national crown; the Lady Buffs won two
of the first three sets and then staged a fierce comeback in the
fourth and deciding game, erasing a 23-20 deficit to win by the
final score of 28-26; with the victory, WT earned its first national
championship since 1997 and the fourth overall; and
WHEREAS, The team was paced by Torrey Miller, the National
Tournament Most Valuable Player, who was joined by Bryli Contreras,
Abi Nash, and Kayla Elliott on the All-Tournament Team; throughout
the year, the Lady Buffs also received valuable contributions from
the other members of the roster: Emma Becker, Piper Warren, Ashlyn
Vinyard, Jaycee Adams, Taytum Stow, Ainsley Malis, Camy Jones,
Blair Moreland, Lindsey Bullard, Angelina Oliver, Ainsley
Meissner, Samantha Jordan, Katrina Johnson, Emma Patterson, Zahria
Parker, and Carly Evetts; and
WHEREAS, Head coach Kendra Potts was honored as the American
Volleyball Coaches Association Division II National Coach of the
Year; the team was further supported by associate head coach Casey
Shingler, the AVCA National Assistant Coach of the Year, assistant
coach Brooke Alverson, athletic trainer Austin Feltner, and
volunteer assistant coach Jeremie Middleton; and
WHEREAS, Playing with exemplary skill, determination, and
teamwork, the Lady Buffs realized their season-long goal of
becoming national champions, and their achievement will forever be
a proud memory for the university's loyal fans throughout Texas and
beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the West Texas A&M University
volleyball team on winning the 2022 NCAA Division II national
championship and extend to the players, coaches, and staff sincere
best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Lady Buffs as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Smithee
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 680 was adopted by the House on April
5, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House