TITLE: Congratulating The University of Texas at El Paso women's golf team on winning the 2011 Conference USA title.

SUMMARY: Congratulating The University of Texas at El Paso women's golf team on winning the 2011 Conference USA title.

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WHEREAS, After three rounds of outstanding play against determined competition, The University of Texas at El Paso women's golf team emerged victorious at the 2011 Conference USA Championship, held at the Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club in Gulf Shores, Alabama; and WHEREAS, The three-day tournament began on April 17, and after the first round the Miners were tied for first with Southern Methodist University at 302; UTEP shot the same combined score the next day to maintain a slim lead, and the team improved to 300 on the third day for a total of 904; this was enough to top the runner-up University of Tulsa golfers by two strokes; and WHEREAS, Junior Teresa Nogues won the individual title and was named to the All-Conference team, shooting a 71-75-72 for a two over par total of 218; Rosana Gomez, who also earned All-Conference honors, finished tied for fifth with a 224 and Shang-Fan Huang tied for 12th with a 228; also contributing to the UTEP team effort were Ana Pastor, who scored 238, and Liz Sobczak, who shot 248; and WHEREAS, Under the skilled guidance of coach Jere Pelletier, the Miners qualified for the NCAA Championship with their victory in the conference tournament, and their achievement is a testament to their countless hours of hard work and unwavering commitment to excellence; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate The University of Texas at El Paso women's golf team on winning the 2011 Conference USA title 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 team as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Margo Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1732 was adopted by the House on May 12, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House