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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Chester High School boys' basketball team capped |
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off a successful 2016-2017 season by advancing to the bi-district |
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round of the University Interscholastic League 1A state playoffs; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Under the able direction of head coach Cory Hines, |
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the Yellowjackets demonstrated skill and determination throughout |
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the year, facing off against stout competition in their district |
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and finishing the regular season with a commendable 8-4 record to |
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claim their first berth in the playoffs in nearly three decades; and |
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WHEREAS, The Yellowjackets came out strong in |
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the bi-district game, leading at halftime against the squad from |
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Slocum High School, but they ultimately fell short despite a |
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valiant effort, concluding a memorable year; and |
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WHEREAS, Excelling through a true team effort, Chester |
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benefited from the vital contributions made by each member of the |
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roster: Dane Barnes, J. D. Clarke, Jaqualin George, Junior Henson, |
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Colten Martin, J. T. Martin, Cord Neal, Cade Parrish, Seth Read, and |
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Clay Thomson; 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 school and their many supporters |
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in the local community; 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 Chester High School basketball |
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team on reaching the UIL 1A state playoffs and extend to everyone |
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associated with the team sincere best wishes for the future; and, be |
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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. |