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.
 
  Herrero
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 134 was adopted by the House on August
  15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House