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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Silsbee High School boys' basketball team |
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reached the ultimate level of achievement by winning the University |
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Interscholastic League 4A state championship on March 11, 2017, at |
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the Alamodome in San Antonio; and |
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WHEREAS, After collecting the district title with their |
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outstanding play in the regular season, the Tigers advanced through |
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the playoffs with victories against Huntington, Sour Lake |
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Hardin-Jefferson, Houston North Forest, Waco La Vega, Houston |
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Yates, and Argyle High Schools to set up a championship battle |
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against Brazosport High School of Freeport; and |
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WHEREAS, In the title contest, the Tigers trailed 39-36 at |
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halftime but went on a 33-point offensive frenzy in the third |
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quarter to take a 69-58 lead; they then held off Brazosport in the |
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final frame to capture the trophy by a final score of 89-83; the |
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triumph earned Silsbee High its first boys' basketball state crown |
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in school history and capped an unforgettable season in which the |
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squad compiled an impressive record of 33 wins and only 6 losses; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The Tigers were led by sophomore guard Jordyn Adams, |
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who was named the championship game's Most Valuable Player after |
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tallying 26 points and 9 rebounds; he was joined on the |
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All-Tournament Team by fellow Silsbee standouts Braelon Bush, a |
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freshman guard, and Willie Jones, a senior forward; and |
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WHEREAS, The Silsbee High team also received valuable |
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contributions throughout the season from the other members of the |
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roster: Bruce Newton, Calvin Tyler, Michael McCain, Trajan Harris, |
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Adonis Thomas, Jadon Bass, Landyn Tyler, Chris Martin, Chris |
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Thomas, Decoby Jones, and Kalon Barnes; these determined athletes |
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were ably guided by head coach Joe Sigler and assistant coaches Ira |
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Brooks and James Collins; and |
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WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the |
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culmination of countless hours of hard work and an enduring |
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commitment to excellence, and the Silsbee Tigers may take |
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justifiable pride in this noteworthy accomplishment; now, |
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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 Silsbee High School boys' |
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basketball team on winning the 2017 UIL 4A state championship 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 Tigers as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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White |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 960 was adopted by the House on March |
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30, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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