HR1059 - Congratulating the Round Rock Express baseball team on its 25th season.

      H.R. No. 1059       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The Round Rock Express baseball team is celebrating   its 25th season at Dell Diamond in 2025, providing a fitting   opportunity to commend the organization for its civic engagement   and impressive achievements on the field; and          WHEREAS, In 2000, the Express was established by Ryan Sanders   Baseball, a group composed of Major League Baseball Hall of Famer   Nolan Ryan and his sons, Reid and Reese, and Houston businessman Don   Sanders and his sons, Bret and Brad; named for Nolan Ryan, who   earned the nickname the "Ryan Express" during his legendary career,   the Express was initially the Double-A affiliate for the Houston   Astros and then served as the franchise's Triple-A team from 2005   through 2010; the Express became part of the Texas Rangers'   organization before the 2011 season, and after a second stint under   Astros management, it returned to the Rangers' minor league system   in 2021; the squad competes in the Pacific Coast League; and          WHEREAS, Over the years, the Express has racked up many   accomplishments, starting with winning the Texas League   championship during its inaugural campaign in 2000 and collecting   10 division titles along the way; among the baseball luminaries who   have donned an Express jersey are Roger Clemens, Yordan Alvarez,   John Buck, Chris Davis, Morgan Ensberg, Joey Gallo, Keith Ginter,   Jason Hirsh, Josh Jung, Roy Oswalt, Hunter Pence, Kyle Tucker, and   José Urquidy; and          WHEREAS, The Express plays its home games at Dell Diamond, a   state-of-the-art, multipurpose sports and entertainment complex   that consistently ranks among the top ballparks in minor league   baseball; a popular destination, it has hosted University   Interscholastic League baseball state championship games,   concerts, expos, and festivals and has served as a set for movies,   television shows, and commercials; moreover, the Express benefits   area residents through a number of community partnerships; and          WHEREAS, A highly regarded franchise that has thrilled fans   with its exciting brand of baseball over the past quarter century,   the Round Rock Express has made significant contributions to the   Lone Star State's proud legacy of athletic excellence, and it is a   pleasure to join in honoring the team on the occasion of this   notable milestone; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby congratulate the Round Rock Express baseball   team on its 25th season and extend to the players, coaches, staff,   and executives sincere best wishes for continued success; 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.     Harris Davila     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1059 was adopted by the House on May   23, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House