H.R. No. 1175
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Cedar Hill High School boys' basketball team
proved itself one of the finest 5A teams in Texas during the
2008-2009 season, advancing all the way to the title game in the
University Interscholastic League championship tournament; and
WHEREAS, Posting an overall season record of 35 wins and only
5 losses, the Longhorns claimed the Region 1 championship and went
on to earn a spot in the state tournament final with a thrilling
61-58 victory over Wagner High School of San Antonio in their
semifinal round contest; the game was sealed at the final buzzer
with a last-second three-point shot by guard Tanner Milson; and
WHEREAS, Nearly 9,000 people turned out for the title matchup
between Cedar Hill and the Eagles of DeSoto High School, and the
Longhorns put together a strong game on both ends of the floor;
Cedar Hill outrebounded its opponents and shot better from the foul
line, but ultimately fell by a score of 59-47 to finish as 5A
runner-up; and
WHEREAS, Championship play depends first and foremost on
effective teamwork, and valuable roles were played by all members
of the Longhorns squad; in addition to Mr. Milson, the roster
includes Shawn Glover, Thomas Gipson, Anthony Wilson, Tayler
Jacobs, Oliver Wells, Delton Doxey, Jourdan Isom, Kendrick Fugett,
Billy Johnson, Marque Johnson, Zeldric King, Bryce Pearson, Jerran
Young, and Clayton Bright; and
WHEREAS, These exceptional competitors were directed by head
coach David Milson, who completed his 23rd year at the helm of Cedar
Hill during the 2008-2009 season; the Longhorns also benefited from
the expertise provided by assistant coaches Vernall Cole, Billy
Linson, Garrett Hilton, Clifton McDaniel, and Doug Barnett; and
WHEREAS, Exhibiting a combination of outstanding talent and
fierce determination, the Longhorns basketball team turned in
inspiring performances all season long, and its success is a source
of great pride to the Cedar Hill community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Cedar Hill boys' basketball
team on its many accomplishments and its appearance in the 2009 UIL
5A state championship tournament 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 team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Giddings
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1175 was adopted by the House on April
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House