TITLE: Congratulating Amanda Rucker of Grand Saline High School on her selection as MVP of the 8th Annual Azalea Orthopedics All-Stars Basketball Game.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Amanda Rucker of Grand Saline High School on her selection as MVP of the 8th Annual Azalea Orthopedics All-Stars Basketball Game.

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WHEREAS, Amanda Rucker of Grand Saline High School was named the Most Valuable Player at the 8th Annual Azalea Orthopedics All-Stars Basketball Game on April 2, 2011; and WHEREAS, A senior, Ms. Rucker led the West Team to victory; she scored 13 points and had 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocked shots during the game, thrilling spectators with her outstanding performance; and WHEREAS, This gifted athlete was recently named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association All-State Team; in addition, she was selected as a member of the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches All-State Team; and WHEREAS, Over the course of her high school career, Ms. Rucker has scored 1,900 points and brought down more than 1,300 rebounds, and she has blocked 425 shots; her contributions guided the Grand Saline Lady Indians to win 19 games this year, a record for the girls' program; and WHEREAS, Amanda Rucker has demonstrated a praiseworthy commitment to excellence, distinguishing herself through hard work and dedication, and her achievements have earned the respect and admiration of her fellow players, coaches, and classmates; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Amanda Rucker on her selection as Most Valuable Player at the 8th Annual Azalea Orthopedics All-Stars Basketball Game and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Rucker as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Flynn Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1491 was adopted by the House on May 5, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House