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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The boys' basketball team from Martin's Mill High |
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School distinguished itself by advancing to the semifinals of the |
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2019 University Interscholastic League 2A playoffs; and |
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WHEREAS, After compiling an impressive record of 32 wins and |
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just 2 losses during the regular season, the Mustangs embarked on an |
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exciting postseason run in which they defeated the teams from Honey |
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Grove, Linden-Kildare, Celeste, and Poolville High Schools to |
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advance to the regional finals; and |
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WHEREAS, Matching up against Big Sandy High on March 2, the |
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Martin's Mill players took charge of the game in the second quarter |
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and led by eight points at intermission; strong defense and clutch |
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shooting down the stretch secured a 59-46 win and punched the team's |
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ticket to the state tournament for the first time since 2015; and |
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WHEREAS, The Mustangs faced the Gruver Greyhounds at the |
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Alamodome in San Antonio on March 8; the Martin's Mill players gave |
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their all in a tough battle, but their efforts ultimately fell |
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short, and the team ended the season with an impressive overall |
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record of 37 wins and just 3 losses; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the guidance of head coach Jake Bell and |
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assistant coach Troy Willis, the Mustangs received valuable |
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contributions throughout the year from each member of the roster: |
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Colton Powers, Logan Morrow, Bryson Waynick, Dylan Morrow, Jose |
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Perez, Tanner Waynick, Arnold Gutierrez, Coby Dougherty, Karson |
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Godwin, Jose Valenzuela, Blaine Sigler, Garrett Celsur, and Michael |
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Hawes; and |
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WHEREAS, Demonstrating a combination of exceptional talent |
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and fierce determination, the Martin's Mill Mustangs turned in an |
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unforgettable performance during the 2018-2019 campaign, and their |
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success is a source of great pride to their many supporters in the |
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local community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the Martin's Mill High School boys' |
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basketball team on advancing to the 2A semifinals of the 2019 UIL |
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state tournament and commend the team's players, coaches, and staff |
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on a job well done; 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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Flynn |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1043 was adopted by the House on April |
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12, 2019, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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