TITLE: Recognizing The University of Texas at San Antonio softball team for winning the Conference USA West Division title.

SUMMARY: Recognizing The University of Texas at San Antonio softball team for winning the Conference USA West Division title.

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WHEREAS, The University of Texas at San Antonio softball team enjoyed a successful 2015 season, capturing the Conference USA West Division title and advancing to the semifinals of the conference tournament; and WHEREAS, Under the guidance of head coach Michelle Cheatham, the Roadrunners finished the year with an impressive overall record of 36 wins and 18 losses; the team compiled a 16-7 mark against Conference USA opponents, and they claimed the West Division championship with a dominating 10-2 triumph over Louisiana Tech University in the regular season finale; and WHEREAS, The Roadrunners continued their fine play in the postseason, as they entered the 2015 Conference USA Softball Championship tournament as the league's number three seed; matching up once again with the squad from Louisiana Tech in the opening round, the team received an exemplary pitching effort from Kacy Freeze and timely hitting from Kendall Burton en route to a 4-1 victory and a berth in the semifinals; there, the team jumped out to an early lead over Florida Atlantic University before eventually falling by a score of 6-4 to bring its season to a close; and WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, this exceptional ball club received valuable contributions throughout the 2015 campaign from each member of the roster; and WHEREAS, Through teamwork and determination, the Roadrunners softball team has furthered the university's admirable tradition of athletic excellence, and the players may reflect with tremendous pride on a memorable season; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby congratulate The University of Texas at San Antonio softball team on its outstanding 2015 season and extend to the players and coaches 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 from the Texas Senate. Men ndez President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 19, 2015.