TITLE: Congratulating the Atascocita High School women's soccer team for being invited to play in the 11th Annual Lady Governor's Cup and for receiving the Team Academic Award from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Atascocita High School women's soccer team for being invited to play in the 11th Annual Lady Governor's Cup and for receiving the Team Academic Award from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Atascocita High School women's soccer team is visiting the State Capitol on January 27, 2011, and this occasion provides a welcome opportunity to honor its members for their athletic and academic achievements; and WHEREAS, For the fifth time, the Atascocita team has been invited to play in the Lady Governor's Cup; this annual tournament brings together 32 teams from across the state and is considered to be one of the most competitive in Texas; and WHEREAS, The Lady Eagles have also won acclaim for their scholastic efforts; they have been recognized with the Team Academic Award from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America for two consecutive years; this honor is given to teams that maintain an average GPA of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale; last year, Atascocita was one of only 14 Texas high school squads to receive this accolade; and WHEREAS, These impressive young Texans have demonstrated remarkable determination and a true commitment to excellence, both on the pitch and in the classroom; they bring real meaning to the term "student-athlete" and have earned the respect and admiration of their classmates and their many supporters in the community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Atascocita High School women's soccer team for being invited to play in the 11th Annual Lady Governor's Cup and for receiving the NSCAA Team Academic Award for two years in a row and extend to the players sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Huberty Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 206 was adopted by the House on January 27, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House