85S10694 JCD-D
	By: Herrero	H.R. No. 134

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Robstown High School baseball team enjoyed a
	memorable 2016-2017 season, advancing all the way to the Class 4A
	regional finals of the University Interscholastic League state
	playoffs; and
	WHEREAS, After finishing the regular season as the District
	31 runner-up, the Cotton Pickers began their postseason run with
	victories over Grulla, Cuero, and Hidalgo High Schools; in the
	regional semifinals, they faced off against Sealy High School,
	clinching the series with wins in Games 1 and 3 to earn a slot in the
	Region IV finale; and
	WHEREAS, The Robstown players claimed a triumphant 6-0
	shutout against their district rivals from Sinton High School in
	the series opener before a loss in Game 2 led to a third meeting; the
	Cotton Pickers gave a valiant effort in Game 3, in which they forced
	extra innings late in the seventh but ultimately fell short,
	concluding an impressive season with an overall record of 25 wins,
	11 losses, and one tie; and
	WHEREAS, Robstown's many achievements were the result of a
	true team effort, and under the able guidance of head coach Elias
	Vasquez and his staff, these fine young athletes received vital
	contributions throughout the year from each member of the roster;
	and
	WHEREAS, With their fine showing in the 2017 campaign, the
	Cotton Pickers continued the Robstown High School tradition of
	athletic excellence, and the team members may take justifiable
	pride in the skill and dedication they have demonstrated; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the Robstown
	High School baseball team on advancing to the 4A regional finals of
	the 2017 UIL playoffs and extend to the players, coaches, and staff
	sincere best wishes for the future; 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.