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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The boys' basketball team from Big Sandy High School |
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in Dallardsville enjoyed an outstanding 2014-2015 season, |
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advancing all the way to the University Interscholastic League 2A |
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championship game; and |
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WHEREAS, After claiming the district title with their |
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exceptional play in the regular season, the Wildcats began their |
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thrilling playoff run in dominating fashion, crushing Price |
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Carlisle High School by a score of 97-40 before going on to post |
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consecutive victories over Pineland West Sabine, Kerens, and Tenaha |
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High Schools to reach the state tournament for the 13th time in |
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school history; and |
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WHEREAS, In the semifinal showdown with Schulenburg High |
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School on March 13 in San Antonio, junior guard Angel Bullock poured |
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in 36 points to lead Big Sandy to a 76-54 triumph and secure a place |
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in the state championship game against Canadian High School; in |
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that contest, Big Sandy gave a valiant effort but ultimately fell |
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short to conclude the season with an impressive record of 38 wins |
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and just 4 losses; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the able guidance of head coach Kevin Foster |
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and assistant coach Cory Maze, the Wildcats received essential |
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contributions throughout the season from each member of the team; |
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in addition to Mr. Bullock, the roster includes Benson Williams, |
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Preston Cain, Laine Langley, Seth Maze, Trent Williams, Steven |
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Renfro, Zach Dickens, Samuel Richard, Joseph Williams, and Ryan |
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Brown; and |
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WHEREAS, These talented student-athletes have demonstrated |
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hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and they are a |
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source of enduring pride to their classmates and their many |
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supporters in the local community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the Big Sandy High School boys' |
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basketball team on reaching the UIL 2A state championship game and |
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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. |