H.R. No. 957
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The University of Texas at Dallas women's basketball
  team furthered its tradition of success by winning the championship
  game of the 2023 American Southwest Conference Tournament; and
         WHEREAS, Following an impressive showing in the regular
  season, UT Dallas opened the ASC Tournament with a thrilling 62-58
  overtime decision against Sul Ross State University; the Comets
  continued their exceptional play in the semifinals, stunning
  nationally ranked Hardin-Simmons University with a winning shot at
  the buzzer for a 73-71 win and a trip to the final; and
         WHEREAS, On February 25, UT Dallas battled East Texas Baptist
  University for the ASC Tournament crown; after trailing 7-0, the
  Comets built a 30-23 halftime advantage and expanded their lead to
  17 points in the third quarter; demonstrating tremendous resolve
  down the stretch, UT Dallas held off a late rally from its opponent
  to triumph by the final score of 63-57; the players clinched the
  program's fifth ASC Tournament title while earning an automatic bid
  to the NCAA Division III Tournament; and
         WHEREAS, Most Valuable Player Jordan Maxwell paced UT Dallas
  throughout the ASC Tournament, and she was joined by Cierra Trigg
  and Trystan Clark on the ASC All-Tournament Team; the Comets also
  received valuable contributions over the course of the season from
  the other members of the roster: Amanda Crowninshield, Maddie
  Edler, Mia Rudin, Maggie Delascurain, Kaylee Boykin, Diane Hurst,
  Blythe Williams, Raven Busby, Anna Yellen, Lauren Fulenwider,
  Jordyn Hofmann, Kyra Samuels, and Raylee Cave; these talented
  student-athletes were ably guided by head coach Joe Shotland and
  assistant coach Jackie Layng; and
         WHEREAS, Winning a conference tournament championship
  represents the culmination of countless hours of hard work and an
  unwavering commitment to excellence, and the UT Dallas Comets may
  reflect with pride on a job well done; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate The University of Texas at Dallas
  women's basketball team on winning the 2023 ASC Tournament
  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 Comets as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Plesa
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 957 was adopted by the House on April
  20, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House