H.R. No. 1777
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Furthering their remarkable legacy of gridiron
  excellence, the Carthage High School football team closed out an
  unforgettable year by winning the 2022 University Interscholastic
  League 4A Division 2 state championship; and
         WHEREAS, The Bulldogs began their journey to the title with
  an undefeated regular-season run that yielded the district
  championship; continuing to excel in the playoffs, they bested
  Pittsburg, Van Alstyne, Gilmer, and Texarkana Pleasant Grove High
  Schools to reach the state semifinals; in that contest, Carthage
  clinched a thrilling 42-35 decision over Glen Rose High by scoring a
  touchdown with only eight seconds remaining; with the win, the team
  punched its ticket to the state championship game for the 10th time
  in school history; and
         WHEREAS, On December 16, top-ranked Carthage battled No. 6
  Wimberley High School for the state crown at AT&T Stadium in
  Arlington; delivering impressive performances on both sides of the
  ball, the Bulldogs capitalized on forced turnovers and controlled
  the line of scrimmage, building an insurmountable 35-0 halftime
  lead and going on to triumph by the final score of 42-0; with the
  victory, Carthage collected its ninth state title, adding to its
  championships won in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2019, and
  2020, and ended the season with a perfect 16-0 record; and
         WHEREAS, Carthage was led in the title game by Connor Cuff and
  Jakerrian Roquemore, the game's respective Offensive and Defensive
  Most Valuable Players, and by Noah Paddie, who tied a 4A state final
  record with 191 receiving yards; the Bulldogs also received
  valuable contributions throughout the year from each member of the
  roster, and these talented student-athletes were ably guided by
  head coach Scott Surratt, who secured his ninth title in 15 years at
  the helm of the Carthage football program; and
         WHEREAS, By accomplishing the rare feat of winning a ninth
  state championship, the Carthage Bulldogs have burnished their
  school's reputation as a gridiron powerhouse, and memories of this
  exceptional achievement will resonate with their fellow students
  and their many supporters in the local community for years to come;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate the Carthage High School football
  team on winning the 2022 UIL 4A Division 2 state championship and
  extend to the players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for
  continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the Bulldogs as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Clardy
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1777 was adopted by the House on May
  25, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House