Bill Text: TX HR374 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating the Banditos Black baseball team of Houston on winning the World Wood Bat Association 17-and-under national championship.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-03-13 - Reported enrolled [HR374 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR374-Introduced.html

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83R2359 STE-D
By: Fletcher H.R. No. 374

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Banditos Black baseball team of Houston proved
itself one of the finest amateur squads in the country by capturing
the World Wood Bat Association 17-and-under national championship
in Marietta, Georgia, on July 13, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Made up of elite high school competitors from the
Houston area, the Banditos combined a powerful offense with
outstanding pitching to win the prestigious WWBA tournament, which
includes 300 teams and is considered a top showcase for young
ballplayers; and
WHEREAS, After dropping two of its first four matchups at the
event, the Banditos were unstoppable, winning seven straight games
to earn a spot in the championship final; in that contest, Bryce
Welborn tossed a complete-game four-hitter, a performance that
helped him secure the tournament Most Valuable Pitcher award; the
team's airtight defense chipped in with three double plays, while
Robie Rojas, Ryne Birk, and Kacy Clemens knocked in runs to give the
team a 4-0 victory and the WWBA title; and
WHEREAS, Guided by coach Ray De Leon, the Banditos also
received vital contributions throughout the tournament from the
other members of the roster: Ishmael Edwards, Isaiah Rojas, Daniel
Lee, Luis Roman, Andre Shewcraft, Zane Gurwitz, Ryan Capel,
Thaddius Lowry, Carter Hope, Dylan Bass, Braeden Holub, Nick Banks,
Austin Gryder, Nicholas Buckner, and Stone Garrett; and
WHEREAS, Winning a national championship represents the
culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
commitment to excellence, and the memory of this accomplishment
will be treasured by these athletes and their supporters for many
years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Banditos Black baseball team on
winning the World Wood Bat Association 17-and-under national
championship and extend to all those associated with the team
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Banditos as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.