H.R. No. 1769
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The boys' basketball team from Richardson High
  School enjoyed an outstanding 2020-2021 season, advancing to the
  semifinals of the 6A playoffs; and
         WHEREAS, After losing only a single game in the regular
  season, the Eagles captured the District 7-6A title and carried
  their momentum into the playoffs; the team's exciting postseason
  run began with double-digit victories against Arlington Bowie,
  Lewisville Marcus, South Grand Prairie, and Northwest Nelson High
  Schools; and
         WHEREAS, Richardson took the floor against Dallas Jesuit High
  in the regional finals on March 5; combining strong perimeter
  defense with sharp passing, the Eagles took a commanding 49-29 lead
  after tearing off an 18-6 run to open the third quarter; the
  Richardson players held Jesuit to 20 points in the second half and
  triumphed by a final score of 66-43 to reach the state tournament
  for the first time since 1987; in the semifinals, the Eagles gave
  their all in a tough battle against Duncanville High School but fell
  short, concluding the year with an impressive overall record of 26
  wins and just two losses; and
         WHEREAS, Throughout the season, the Eagles received valuable
  contributions from each member of the roster: Jaylon Barnett, Tahje
  Thomas, Pharaoh Amadi, Rylan Griffen, Dequinton Williams, Trevion
  Howell, Charlie Gillette, Lorenzo Pearson, Rustan Griffen, Cason
  Wallace, Derek Burns, and Gannon Parker; these determined
  student-athletes were ably guided by head coach Kevin Lawson and
  assistant coaches Mike Bangs, Lee Asemota, and Marlon McCoy, and
  the team also benefited from the contributions of statistician
  Damone Dixon; and
         WHEREAS, Demonstrating a combination of exceptional talent
  and fierce determination, the Richardson Eagles turned in an
  unforgettable performance during the 2020-2021 campaign, and their
  success is a source of great pride to their many supporters in the
  local community; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate the Richardson High School boys'
  basketball team on advancing to the 6A semifinals of the 2021 UIL
  state tournament and extend to the team's players, coaches, and
  staff sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the Eagles as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Ramos
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1769 was adopted by the House on May
  29, 2021, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House