TITLE: Congratulating the Grace Preparatory Academy volleyball team on winning the 2012 TAPPS 4A state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Grace Preparatory Academy volleyball team on winning the 2012 TAPPS 4A state championship.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, In an outstanding display of skill and determination, the Lady Lions volleyball team of Grace Preparatory Academy in Arlington captured the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools 4A state championship on November 3, 2012; and WHEREAS, Grace Prep reached the title match after besting one of the tournament favorites, Prince of Peace Christian School of Carrollton, in the semifinal round; that set the stage for the Lady Lions to play the team from St. Joseph High School in Victoria for the championship; and WHEREAS, The Lady Lions took the first two games of the match before narrowly dropping the third, but they rallied for a 25-17 win in the next set to secure the 4A crown; the victory capped a thrilling postseason during which Grace Prep lost only two games and displayed the teamwork emblematic of their motto, "one family"; and WHEREAS, Senior Taylor Wright was named to the All-Tournament Team along with juniors Brooke Manley and McLayne Craig and sophomore Hanna Hester; vital contributions were also made throughout the season by the other members of the Grace Prep roster, and the team benefited from the superb coaching of Sandy Kelm; and WHEREAS, The state tournament triumph is a testament to the skill and hard work of the Lady Lions volleyball players, and these exceptional athletes are a source of tremendous pride to their school and to their many community supporters; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Grace Preparatory Academy volleyball team on winning the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools 4A state championship and extend to the team's 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 Lady Lions as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Zedler Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 105 was adopted by the House on February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House