H.R. No. 525



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Duncanville High School girls' basketball team 
has again reached the pinnacle of success by winning the 2003 UIL 
Class 5A state championship, the school's sixth title in its 
storied hardwood history; and
	WHEREAS, Carrying the No. 1 Class 5A ranking into the state 
championship game with Georgetown High School, this remarkable 
Duncanville team fulfilled its lofty expectations, employing a 
stifling defense to overwhelm its opponent 47-27 and reclaim the 
coveted crown; and
	WHEREAS, Duncanville's return to state dominance was a result 
of total dedication to the team concept by players Tammy Bartosh, 
April O'Neal, Jamie Barr, Jamira Armstrong, LaJeanna Howard, 
Rochelle Vance, Chastity McGary, Tiffany Jackson, Destanie Sykes, 
Ceren Unal, Morgan Williams, Mariana Mergerson, Courtney 
Cunningham, Jessica Henderson, and Jessica Stephenson; and
	WHEREAS, Head Coach Cathy Self-Morgan provided her young 
charges with inspired leadership and guidance, and she was ably 
supported in her efforts by assistant coaches Elesha Walker, 
Jennifer Polk, and Bretagne Galbreath; and
	WHEREAS, The team's exceptional student-athletes, with their 
coaches and staff, are a source of great pride to all those 
associated with Duncanville High School, and it is truly 
appropriate that the team receive special legislative recognition 
at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the members of the Duncanville High 
School girls' basketball team on winning the 2003 UIL Class 5A state 
championship and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued 
success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the team members and coaching staff as an expression of 
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                 Davis of Dallas

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 525 was adopted by the House on March 
31, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House