H.R. No. 902
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The girls' basketball team of La Vega High School in
  Waco proved itself one of the finest in the Lone Star State by
  winning the 2023 University Interscholastic League 4A state
  championship at the Alamodome in San Antonio; and
         WHEREAS, During the regular season, La Vega lost just five
  games before going 10-0 to claim the district title; the Lady
  Pirates then embarked on a thrilling playoff run, besting Jarrell,
  Houston Yates, Marble Falls, Hardin-Jefferson, and Madisonville
  High Schools to earn the school's sixth trip to the state
  tournament; the team faced off against Glen Rose High School in the
  semifinals, securing a 50-48 decision to advance to the title game;
  and
         WHEREAS, On March 4, La Vega battled Sunnyvale High School
  for the state crown; combining ferocious defense with hot shooting
  from three-point range, the Lady Pirates opened with an 11-0 run and
  led by 10 at intermission; Sunnyvale rallied, pulling within three
  points late in the game, but the Lady Pirates demonstrated
  impressive poise and confidence and sealed the outcome from the
  free-throw line; triumphing by the final score of 46-38, the La Vega
  players celebrated the second state championship in program
  history; and
         WHEREAS, La Vega was paced by Championship Game Most Valuable
  Player Kiyleyah Parr, who was joined by Kenzi Mitchell on the 4A
  All-Tournament Team; over the course of the season, the Lady
  Pirates also received valuable contributions from the other members
  of the roster: Ja'Dyn Iglehart, Mar'Cyah Willis, CeMaria Kelly,
  Alaysia Gude, Cra'Lajah Bradley, Kya Mitchell, Sydney McKinney,
  Jermarrianna Daniel, Ri'Azia Smith, Solange Loadholt, Andrea
  Johnson, and Angela Carroll; these determined student-athletes
  were ably guided by head coach Marcus Willis Sr. and assistant
  coaches Sherry Salter, James Brown, Michael Mitchell, LaNita Keys,
  Victoria Kuykendall, and Lisa Edney; and
         WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
  culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
  commitment to excellence, and the La Vega Lady Pirates will
  treasure the memory of this accomplishment for the rest of their
  lives; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate the La Vega High School girls'
  basketball team on winning the 2023 UIL 4A state championship and
  extend to the players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for
  continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the Lady Pirates as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Orr
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 902 was adopted by the House on April
  4, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House