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

89(R) HR 1059 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

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

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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.

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Chief Clerk of the House