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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Bringing an unforgettable season to a triumphant |
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close, the DeSoto High School boys' basketball team captured the |
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2016 University Interscholastic League 6A state championship on |
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March 12 at the Alamodome in San Antonio; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the guidance of head coach Chris Dyer and |
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assistant coaches George Golden, Steve Pinchback, and James |
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Williams, the Eagles posted an impressive 28-2 win-loss record in |
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the regular season to secure a berth in the playoffs; during their |
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postseason run, they dispatched formidable teams from Euless |
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Trinity, Carrollton Hebron, Justin Northwest, Lubbock Coronado, |
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and South Grand Prairie High Schools to advance to the state |
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tournament; and |
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WHEREAS, After defeating Cibolo Steele High School 58-53 in a |
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hard-fought semifinal matchup, DeSoto faced off against undefeated |
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Humble Atascocita High School in a battle for the crown; benefiting |
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from a strong defense and a second-quarter offensive surge, DeSoto |
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went into halftime with a commanding lead, and the squad continued |
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its dominance in the second half to seal a 73-54 victory and clinch |
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the school's third state title; senior Tristen Wallace was named |
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the championship game's most valuable player, and he was joined on |
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the All-Tournament Team by senior Marques Bolden; and |
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WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, the Eagles also |
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received valuable contributions throughout the year from the other |
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members of the roster: Julian Miranda, Jordan Berry, Swahn Gibson, |
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Joe McFail, Morris Coe, Jarius Roberson, Chase Winchester, Brandon |
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Butler, Devonte Williams, and Brendon Rushing; and |
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WHEREAS, Winning a state championship is the goal of every |
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high school athlete; the hard work and skill demonstrated by the |
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DeSoto High players have enabled them to realize that dream, and |
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they will treasure the memory of this outstanding accomplishment |
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for many years to come; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the DeSoto High School boys' |
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basketball team on winning the 2016 UIL 6A state championship and |
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extend to the team's players, coaches, and staff sincere best |
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wishes for the future; 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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Giddings |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 360 was adopted by the House on |
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February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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