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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Kelton Brown and Wade Bryant of Amarillo High School |
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closed out an unforgettable year by winning the 5A boys' doubles |
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championship at the 2023 University Interscholastic League Tennis |
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State Tournament; and |
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WHEREAS, Joining the other top high school competitors in |
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Texas on April 25 and 26 in San Antonio, Mr. Brown and Mr. Bryant |
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turned in an outstanding performance; following a straight-sets |
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decision over a team from Friendswood High School in the |
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quarterfinal round, the Amarillo duo prevailed in the semifinals |
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against Mission Sharyland High School; rallying from an early |
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deficit to win in three sets, 4-6, 7-6(8), 6-3, Mr. Brown and |
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Mr. Bryant secured their spot in the finale; and |
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WHEREAS, In the 5A state championship contest, the Amarillo |
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High players faced off against the team from Frisco Centennial High |
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School; demonstrating an unwavering resolve, Mr. Brown and |
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Mr. Bryant triumphed 7-6(6), 6-3 to claim the coveted state title; |
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with the victory, the duo finished their season with an overall |
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record of 27 wins and 4 losses, and it also marked the second state |
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doubles crown for Mr. Bryant; and |
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WHEREAS, By excelling in the state's premier showcase for |
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high school tennis players, Kelton Brown and Wade Bryant have ably |
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represented their school and community, and they will cherish their |
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memories of this outstanding accomplishment for years to come; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Kelton Brown and Wade Bryant of |
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Amarillo High School on winning the 5A boys' doubles championship |
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at the 2023 UIL Tennis State Tournament and extend to them sincere |
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best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Brown and Mr. Bryant as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |