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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Matt Jones of DeSoto enjoyed an outstanding |
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sophomore season as a member of the Duke University men's |
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basketball team, helping the Blue Devils capture the 2014-2015 NCAA |
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Division I national championship; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Mark and Arolynn Jones, Matt Jones was a |
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four-year letterman for the DeSoto High boys' basketball team; he |
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led the Eagles to an impressive 131-18 overall record during his |
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high school career, and he was selected to the 2013 McDonald's All |
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American West Team for his outstanding efforts on the hardwood; |
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moreover, he competed in the Jordan Brand Classic as a member of the |
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West squad and was named to the MaxPreps All-American second team as |
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a junior; and |
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WHEREAS, Highly touted by a number of national recruiting |
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services, Mr. Jones ultimately chose to play for Duke University |
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and legendary head coach Mike Krzyzewski; he saw action in 32 games |
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and started four contests as a freshman, displaying strong |
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defensive instincts and providing important depth from the bench |
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throughout the year; he played an important role in Duke's |
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championship season, contributing valuable minutes and chipping in |
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offensively with six points per game as the Blue Devils reached the |
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Final Four; he scored seven points and tallied two steals and two |
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assists in the national semifinal against Michigan State |
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University, and he enjoyed another solid performance in the title |
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game as the Blue Devils claimed the national title with a 68-63 |
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victory over the University of Wisconsin; and |
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WHEREAS, Matt Jones has demonstrated the skill, |
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determination, and perseverance that are the hallmarks of |
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successful athletes, and those qualities are sure to serve him well |
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in the years ahead; 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 Matt Jones on winning the 2014-2015 |
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national championship as a member of the Duke University basketball |
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team and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued |
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achievement on and off the court; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Jones as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |