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      H.R. No. 1286       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The University of Texas at El Paso women's   volleyball program achieved a new level of success during the 2024   season, as the Miners advanced all the way to the NCAA Division I   Women's Volleyball Championship tournament; and          WHEREAS, In the course of an unforgettable year, the UTEP   players repeatedly surpassed expectations; their inspired play   during the regular season included a 13-game winning streak and 20   consecutive home victories, and they were the first Division I team   to reach 20 wins; in recognition of their efforts, the Miners   received an at-large bid for the NCAA tournament, securing their   spot in the "Big Dance" for the first time in team history; and          WHEREAS, On December 6, UTEP took the court against the   University of Oklahoma in a first-round matchup; the Miners   showcased their resilience in a hard-fought contest, opening with a   25-19 decision in the first set and claiming the second frame 25-22   for a 2-0 lead; after dropping sets three and four, the UTEP players   gave their all in the fifth and decisive set; though they ultimately   fell short, the Miners ended with a stellar record of 27-6,   underscoring their season-long accomplishments; and          WHEREAS, For UTEP, Kaya Weaver was named the Conference USA   Defensive Player of the Year and an All-American Honorable Mention   pick, Kalia Kohler, Madison Hill, Sara Pustahija, and Ema Uskokovic   earned academic all-district selection, and Mattie Gantt and Ms.   Kohler were conference co-setters of the week; the Miners also   received vital contributions during their campaign from the other   roster members: Jordan Imperial, Alyssa Sianez, Ava Martindale,   Deanna Almaguer, Torrance Lovesee, Alexis Massey, Lauren Wallace,   Iana Loera, Hannah Crowe, Lauren Perry, Landry Braziel, Luvina   Oguntimehin, and Danika Washington; these dedicated athletes were   guided by head coach Ben Wallis, assistant coaches Nick Petrovic,   Courtney Johnson, and Lexie Torres, graduate assistant coach Alex   Gantt, and manager Jorge Araiza; and          WHEREAS, Playing with exemplary skill, determination, and   teamwork, the UTEP women's volleyball squad has earned a place   among the best Division I teams in the country, and the Miners'   achievements are a source of great pride for the university's   students, alumni, and fans; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby congratulate The University of Texas at El Paso   women's volleyball team on advancing to the 2024 NCAA Division I   tournament 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.     Perez of El Paso     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1286 was adopted by the House on May   23, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House