THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY CONKLIN AND GEORGE, JUNE 30, 2011

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, JUNE 30, 2011  

A RESOLUTION

Congratulating the Philipsburg-Osceola High School Softball Team

on winning the 2011 PIAA Class AA Softball Championship.

WHEREAS, On June 17, 2011, the Philipsburg-Osceola High

School Lady Mounties defeated Brandywine Heights High School

Bullets in the PIAA Class AA Softball Championship Game at Penn

State University's Beard Field by a score of 1-0; and

WHEREAS, Despite falling short in last year's title game to

Nanticoke, the Lady Mounties remained steadfast and determined;

and

WHEREAS, The Lady Mounties compiled a final record of 25-1 by

way of consistently executing their winning formula of solid

defense and pitching, emerging victorious as champions in a

low‑­scoring but suspense-filled contest; and

WHEREAS, The Lady Mounties' 1-0 victory over the Bullets

served as the first shutout of the season for Brandywine

Heights, further underscoring the exceptional defensive effort

of the Lady Mounties; and

WHEREAS, This year's championship victory serves as the Lady

Mounties' second State title in the last four years; therefore

be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives congratulate the

members of the 2011 Philipsburg-Osceola High School Softball

Team for capturing the PIAA Class AA Softball Championship; and

be it further

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives congratulate the

coaches and support staff, school administrators and other

enthusiastic supporters of the 2011 Philipsburg-Osceola High

School Softball Team on their collective victory and ultimate

display of sportsmanship; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to

Mr. Sam Witt, Principal of Philipsburg-Osceola High School and

to Jim Gonder, Head Coach of the 2011 Lady Mounties Softball

Team, 502 Philips Street, Philipsburg, PA 16866.