TITLE: Congratulating University of North Texas softball player Hope Trautwein on pitching a perfect game in which she struck out all 21 opposing batters.

SUMMARY: Congratulating University of North Texas softball player Hope Trautwein on pitching a perfect game in which she struck out all 21 opposing batters.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, University of North Texas softball player Hope Trautwein earned a place in the school's record books with her flawless pitching performance on April 11, 2021; and WHEREAS, Taking the mound for the opening game of a doubleheader at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Ms. Trautwein threw the first perfect game in UNT softball history, striking out all 21 batters she faced in the 3-0 win; she allowed no walks and no hits and delivered what is believed to be the first unblemished NCAA Division I seven-inning performance in which every out was a strikeout; moreover, her accomplishment marked only the second perfect game ever recorded in Conference USA softball competition; and WHEREAS, Ms. Trautwein has now hurled three collegiate no-hitters, and she has also struck out 21 batters in a single contest on three occasions; she leads UNT in numerous statistical categories and is an All-Conference First Team selection; a former standout player at Hendrickson High School in Pflugerville, she was a two-time All-District pick and was selected as the league Pitcher of the Year in 2017 after leading the Hawks to the regional quarterfinals of the state playoffs; and WHEREAS, By achieving the rare feat of throwing a perfect game, Hope Trautwein has distinguished herself as one of the top pitchers in college softball, and she may indeed reflect with pride on a job well done; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby congratulate Hope Trautwein on pitching a perfect game in which she struck out all 21 opposing batters and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success as a member of the University of North Texas softball team; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Trautwein as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate. Stucky Israel President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 96 was adopted by the House on April 30, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 96 was adopted by the Senate on May 3, 2021, by a viva-voce vote. Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: Date Governor