Bill Text: TX HR2215 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Congratulating Justin Jackson of Tomball on helping the University of North Carolina men's basketball team win the 2017 NCAA national championship.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-05-30 - Reported enrolled [HR2215 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR2215-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 2215

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Justin Jackson of Tomball enjoyed an unforgettable
season with the University of North Carolina men's basketball team
that culminated in a resounding victory at the 2017 NCAA national
championship on April 3 in Glendale, Arizona; and
WHEREAS, The son of Lloyd and Sharon Jackson, Justin Jackson
is currently majoring in exercise and sport science at UNC; the
junior forward-guard has played for the Tar Heels during three
consecutive seasons, collecting a total of 1,626 points, 481
rebounds, and 314 assists; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson was a vital member of the team
throughout the 2016-2017 regular season, helping it compile an
impressive record of 27 wins and only 7 losses en route to the NCAA
Tournament; he continued to dazzle in the postseason and piloted
his squad to victories over Texas Southern University, the
University of Arkansas, Butler University, the University of
Kentucky, and the University of Oregon to reach the finals against
Gonzaga University; and
WHEREAS, In the nail-biter title contest, UNC was evenly
matched throughout the opening half but trailed its opponent 35-32
at intermission; the Tar Heels came roaring back in the second
frame, and they overpowered Gonzaga on both sides of the ball to
clinch the national crown by a final score of 71-65; Mr. Jackson
contributed 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists to his team's
impressive win; and
WHEREAS, In tribute to his dominance all season long,
Mr. Jackson earned All-America First Team honors and was selected
as the 2017 Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year, and this
talented athlete now plans to enter the 2017 NBA Draft; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating hard work, fine sportsmanship, and an
unwavering commitment to excellence along the way, Justin Jackson
capped a storybook season with a triumph that secured his place in
the annals of college basketball, and his remarkable achievements
are a source of great pride to his fellow Texans; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Justin Jackson on helping the
University of North Carolina men's basketball team win the 2017
NCAA national championship and extend to him sincere best wishes
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Jackson as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Oliverson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2215 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House