TITLE: Congratulating the Hardin-Simmons University women's soccer team on winning a national championship title.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Hardin-Simmons University women's soccer team on winning a national championship title.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Hardin-Simmons University women's soccer team, which won the 2010 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III national championship title; and WHEREAS, The Cowgirls won the university's first Division III national championship with a record of 24-0-1, outscoring their opponents 113-6 over the course of the season; and WHEREAS, These young athletes have demonstrated great talent and perseverance through the year; they have with pride and determination carried on the outstanding tradition of this exemplary program, which has won eight consecutive conference titles and owns a 132-game unbeaten streak in conference play; and WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of Coach Marcus Wood, who was named Division III women's soccer coach of the year, the Cowgirls have developed exceptional teamwork and discipline; and WHEREAS, Team members have exemplified the model of the student-athlete throughout the year; four Cowgirls were named Scholar All-Americans, and the team's cumulative grade point average was better than 3.50; and WHEREAS, The students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Hardin-Simmons University are proud of the Cowgirls for their hard work, their impressive skills, and their fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas hereby commend the Hardin-Simmons University Cowgirls soccer team on its exceptional season and extend congratulations to team members and coaches on winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III national championship title; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Legislature. President of the Senate Speaker of the House I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 13 was adopted by the Senate on February 7, 2011. Secretary of the Senate I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 13 was adopted by the House on February 17, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House Approved: Date Governor