To Commend The Salem High School Lady Greyhounds Team For Winning The 2023 Class 3a Girls Basketball State Championship.
Impact
This resolution acknowledges not just the athletic performance of the team but also highlights individual players' contributions, including Marleigh Sellars, who was named the Most Valuable Player of the championship game. Additionally, Chelsea Hamilton's outstanding performance, scoring 20 points and achieving significant rebounds and assists, underscored the team's overall success. HR1070 serves to inspire pride within the Salem community and encourages support for youth athletics.
Summary
House Resolution 1070 (HR1070) commends the Salem High School Lady Greyhounds basketball team for their remarkable achievement in winning the 2023 Class 3A Girls Basketball State Championship. The resolution celebrates the team's exceptional season, which concluded with an impressive record of 30 wins and only 4 losses. Notably, the Lady Greyhounds secured their victory by defeating Lamar High School with a dominating score of 56 to 36 in the championship game held at the Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs, Arkansas on March 11, 2023.
Contention
While HR1070 primarily serves a ceremonial purpose and is unlikely to provoke significant controversy, the act of recognizing school sports teams is a common practice in legislative bodies. This resolution reflects the positive community sentiment surrounding local sports and aims to foster a spirit of encouragement among young athletes. It does not introduce any changes to state laws but reinforces the value of educational and extracurricular activities.
To Recognize The Greenwood High School Bulldogs Football, Cross Country, Basketball, Cheer, And Wrestling Teams For Their 2023-2024 State Championship Wins And Commend The Greenwood High School Bulldogs Head Coaches.
Relating to the Texas Racing Commission and the regulation of dog races, including greyhound races, as live events in this state and of simulcast wagering on greyhound races conducted out of state.
Relating to eligibility for membership on and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission and a prohibition on the conduct of greyhound or other dog racing as live events in this state; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
Relating to eligibility for membership on and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission and a prohibition on the conduct of greyhound or other dog racing as live events in this state; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.