Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas House Bill HR1138

Caption

Congratulating the boys' basketball team from Ellison High School in Killeen on advancing to the 2023 UIL 5A state championship game.

Impact

The encouragement and recognition provided by H.R. 1138 have a broader significance in terms of community engagement and local pride. By honoring the Ellison High School basketball team, the resolution not only celebrates the athletes’ hard work and dedication but also fosters a sense of community spirit and pride among students, faculty, and residents of Killeen. Such resolutions often encourage youth participation in sports and can promote similar achievements in other schools across the state.

Summary

House Resolution 1138, known as H.R. 1138, is a legislative resolution that congratulates the boys' basketball team from Ellison High School in Killeen, Texas, for their remarkable achievement in advancing to the 2023 UIL 5A state championship game. This resolution commemorates the team's successful season in which they lost only three games and claimed the District 22-5A title, demonstrating their competitiveness and excellence in high school basketball. The resolution highlights their accomplishment and serves to recognize their significant contribution to sports in Texas.

Sentiment

The sentiment around H.R. 1138 is largely positive and reflective of celebration and pride. Legislators and community members alike expressed great admiration for the team's journey to the state championship. The resolution's adoption by a non-record vote signifies broad support and indicates that such acknowledgments resonate well within the legislative body and the local communities they represent.

Contention

While H.R. 1138 does not appear to entail significant points of contention typically found in more controversial legislation, the discussion around similar resolutions may evoke diverse perspectives on the importance of recognizing high school achievements. However, the resolution enjoyed unanimous support, showing that the recognition of student-athletes and their contributions to school spirit and morale is a point of agreement rather than controversy.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HR629

Congratulating the Summit High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2025 UIL 5A Division 2 state championship.

TX HR2290

Congratulating the Booker T. Washington High School boys' basketball team on advancing to the 2023 UIL 4A state championship game.

TX HR1943

Congratulating the Gruver High School girls' basketball team on advancing to the 2023 UIL 2A state championship game.

TX HR411

Congratulating the Hardin-Jefferson High School girls' basketball team on advancing to the 2021 UIL 4A state championship game.

TX HR1176

Congratulating the DeSoto High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2009 UIL 5A state championship.

TX HR1977

Congratulating the Amarillo High School boys' basketball team on advancing to the semifinals of the 2021 UIL 5A state tournament.

TX HR1175

Congratulating the Cedar Hill High School boys' basketball team on its appearance in the 5A title game of the 2009 UIL state championship tournament.

TX HR1172

Congratulating the Timberview High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2019 UIL 5A state championship.

TX HR2842

Congratulating the Lancaster High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2015 UIL 5A state championship.

TX HR626

Congratulating the Cedar Park High School girls' basketball team on winning the 2021 UIL 5A state championship.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.