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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Demonstrating exceptional dedication and teamwork, |
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the Plainview Christian Academy boys' basketball team captured the |
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Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools 1A state |
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championship on March 2, 2013, in Mansfield; and |
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WHEREAS, Facing Community Christian School of Orange in the |
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title game, the Eagles excelled with their disciplined brand of |
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basketball; they opened up a 10-point lead in the first half and |
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went on to claim a decisive 65-44 win and the first state crown in |
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school history; in recognition of their fine play, Kenneth |
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Landtroop, Braden Landtroop, and Arjay Castro were named to the |
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All-Tournament Team, and the squad also benefited from the vital |
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contributions of the other members of the roster throughout the |
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year; and |
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WHEREAS, The championship victory capped off a season-ending |
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15-game winning streak for the PCA team that also included a |
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dominating 75-44 triumph over previously top-ranked Lifestyle |
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Christian School of Conroe in the semifinals; and |
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WHEREAS, The Eagles were guided by Andrew Morales, who took |
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his players to the top in his inaugural season as PCA head coach; |
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the team finished with an overall record of 24 wins and just 7 |
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losses and recorded a perfect 10-0 mark in district play; and |
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WHEREAS, Winning a state championship is the culmination of |
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countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to |
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excellence, and these talented student-athletes may take |
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justifiable pride in their outstanding accomplishment; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the Plainview Christian Academy |
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boys' basketball team on winning the TAPPS 1A state championship |
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and extend to the team's players, coaches, and staff sincere best |
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wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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King of Hemphill |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1261 was adopted by the House on April |
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17, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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