1.1A Senate resolution
1.2congratulating the Kasson-Mantorville High School girls softball team on
1.3their second place finish at the 2013 State High School Class AA softball
1.4championship.
1.5WHEREAS, competitive sports in our high schools are helpful in teaching the principles of
1.6sportsmanship and fair play, thereby contributing to better citizenship; and
1.7WHEREAS, the Kasson-Mantorville softball team finished their regular season with
1.8an excellent record of 17-2, earning the western division #1 seed in the Section 1, Class AA
1.9tournament; and
1.10WHEREAS, Kasson-Mantorville blazed their way to a Section 1 title, outscoring their
1.11opponents by a total score of 51-13 and earning a berth in the Class AA Minnesota state
1.12championship tournament held June 6-7, 2013, at Caswell Park in North Mankato; and
1.13WHEREAS, the KoMets brought hitting, pitching, and defense to the tournament, winning
1.14their quarterfinal and semifinal matches, eventually falling one run short of a state title; and
1.15WHEREAS, the 2013 Kasson-Mantorville KoMets brought pride and excitement to their
1.16community and made memories to last a lifetime; and
1.17NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the State of Minnesota
1.18that congratulations are extended to the members of the Kasson-Mantorville High School girls
1.19softball team for an outstanding season.
1.20BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is directed to prepare
1.21an enrolled copy of this resolution, to be authenticated by the Secretary's signature and that of
1.22the Chair of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, and transmit it to the principal of
1.23Kasson-Mantorville High School.

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JoAnne M. Zoff Secretary of the Senate

Thomas M. Bakk Chair, Senate Committee on Rules and Administration

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David H. Senjem State Senator, District 25