Bill Text: TX HR360 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Congratulating the DeSoto High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2016 UIL 6A state championship.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Passed) 2017-03-02 - Reported enrolled [HR360 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-HR360-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 360 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Bringing an unforgettable season to a triumphant | ||
| close, the DeSoto High School boys' basketball team captured the | ||
| 2016 University Interscholastic League 6A state championship on | ||
| March 12 at the Alamodome in San Antonio; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Under the guidance of head coach Chris Dyer and | ||
| assistant coaches George Golden, Steve Pinchback, and James | ||
| Williams, the Eagles posted an impressive 28-2 win-loss record in | ||
| the regular season to secure a berth in the playoffs; during their | ||
| postseason run, they dispatched formidable teams from Euless | ||
| Trinity, Carrollton Hebron, Justin Northwest, Lubbock Coronado, | ||
| and South Grand Prairie High Schools to advance to the state | ||
| tournament; and | ||
| WHEREAS, After defeating Cibolo Steele High School 58-53 in a | ||
| hard-fought semifinal matchup, DeSoto faced off against undefeated | ||
| Humble Atascocita High School in a battle for the crown; benefiting | ||
| from a strong defense and a second-quarter offensive surge, DeSoto | ||
| went into halftime with a commanding lead, and the squad continued | ||
| its dominance in the second half to seal a 73-54 victory and clinch | ||
| the school's third state title; senior Tristen Wallace was named | ||
| the championship game's most valuable player, and he was joined on | ||
| the All-Tournament Team by senior Marques Bolden; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, the Eagles also | ||
| received valuable contributions throughout the year from the other | ||
| members of the roster: Julian Miranda, Jordan Berry, Swahn Gibson, | ||
| Joe McFail, Morris Coe, Jarius Roberson, Chase Winchester, Brandon | ||
| Butler, Devonte Williams, and Brendon Rushing; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Winning a state championship is the goal of every | ||
| high school athlete; the hard work and skill demonstrated by the | ||
| DeSoto High players have enabled them to realize that dream, and | ||
| they will treasure the memory of this outstanding accomplishment | ||
| for many years to come; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby congratulate the DeSoto High School boys' | ||
| basketball team on winning the 2016 UIL 6A state championship and | ||
| extend to the team's players, coaches, and staff sincere best | ||
| wishes for the future; 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. | ||
| Giddings | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 360 was adopted by the House on | ||
| February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
