By: Sparks S.C.R. No. 4
 
 
 
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
  WHEREAS, The University of Texas Permian Basin football team
  enjoyed unprecedented success during the 2023 season, capturing the
  program's first Lone Star Conference title and earning the first
  NCAA Division II playoff appearance in the team's eight years of
  competition; and
         WHEREAS, Picked to finish seventh in conference preseason
  polls, the Falcons defied expectations all year long; they opened
  their 2023 campaign with a dominant 96-0 victory over Texas
  College, and in their third game of the season, they embarked on an
  impressive winning streak that included victories over Southwest
  Baptist University, West Texas A&M, Texas A&M
  University-Kingsville, Midwestern State, Eastern New Mexico,
  Angelo State, Western Oregon, and Western New Mexico; and
         WHEREAS, UTPB clinched the league title with a commanding
  42-14 triumph against Central Washington University on November 11
  in front of a home crowd at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland;
  when the final seconds ticked off the clock, the Falcons' overall
  record stood at 10 wins and one loss and a perfect 8-0 in conference
  play, and the players hoisted the LSC championship trophy to the
  delight of their loyal fans; and
         WHEREAS, Over the course of the 2023 season, the Falcons have
  received valuable contributions from each member of the roster, and
  these talented student-athletes are ably guided by head coach Kris
  McCullough, offensive coordinator Ryan Lusby, and defensive
  coordinator Dionte Dean; and
         WHEREAS, Winning a conference title represents the
  culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
  commitment to excellence, and the members of the UTPB football team
  may reflect with pride on this outstanding achievement; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas,
  4th Called Session, hereby congratulate The University of Texas
  Permian Basin football team on winning the 2023 Lone Star
  Conference championship 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 team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives and Senate.