TITLE: Congratulating the D'Hanis High School girls' basketball team on its successful 2014-2015 season.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the D'Hanis High School girls' basketball team on its successful 2014-2015 season.

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WHEREAS, The D'Hanis High School girls' basketball team enjoyed an exceptional 2014-2015 season, advancing all the way to the semifinals of the University Interscholastic League 1A state playoffs; and WHEREAS, After claiming the District 31 title with their stellar play against their league rivals, the Cowgirls started the postseason with a dominating victory over Burton High School in the area round and followed that performance with an exciting, last-second win against Goodrich High School in the regional quarterfinals; D'Hanis then topped Jonesboro High School in another hard-fought game by a score of 39-35 to keep its thrilling playoff run alive; and WHEREAS, The Cowgirls proved up to the task once more in a 48-46 triumph over Coolidge High School in the regional finals, storming back from a fourth quarter deficit to clinch the Region 4 crown and secure the second state tournament berth in school history and the first since 1979; in its semifinal game, D'Hanis put up a determined effort, but ultimately lost to Nazareth High School to bring a memorable season to a close; and WHEREAS, Ably guided by head coach Fred McCollum and assistant coach Todd Craft, the Cowgirls benefited from the vital contributions made throughout the year by each member of the team: Crysta Salazar, Jacie Henefey, Sarah Craft, Elisa Nolasco, Morgan Lynch, Ashley Philipp, Mallory McCollum, and Shelby Gayre; additional assistance was provided by managers Hallie Lynch and Jahnelin Costa; and WHEREAS, The members of the Cowgirls basketball team have become a source of tremendous pride to their many supporters in the local community, and the hard work and dedication they have demonstrated will continue to serve them well in the years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the D'Hanis High School girls' basketball team on its success during the 2014-2015 season and extend to the team's players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for continued achievement; 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. Murr Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1595 was adopted by the House on April 16,2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House