H.R. No. 1176
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Demonstrating outstanding skill and dedication, the
DeSoto High School boys' basketball team captured the 2009
University Interscholastic League 5A state championship on March
15, 2009, by defeating the Cedar Hill Longhorns at the Frank Erwin
Center in Austin; and
WHEREAS, This victory capped off an exceptional season for
the Eagles, during which they notched 33 wins with only 8 losses and
beat the previously undefeated Houston Strake Jesuit squad in the
5A state tournament semifinals; the 2009 title is DeSoto's second
in the past six years; and
WHEREAS, Guard Dominique Bennett led all scorers in the title
game, tallying 21 points and shooting better than 50 percent from
the field; in addition, forward Darius Terrell turned in a superb
effort, racking up 11 points and 11 rebounds; and
WHEREAS, The memorable 2008-2009 season also included
important contributions from the other members of the DeSoto
roster: Andrew Ensley, Evan Washington, Derico Dandridge, Alex
Wilson, Deon Pleasant, Gerodd Calahan, Derius Bolton, Antawn Space,
Taylor Alexander, and Keith Davis; and
WHEREAS, Head coach Chris Dyer and assistants George Golden,
Kory McIver, and Bill Barstow provided able guidance to the Eagles
throughout the season, schooling the players in basketball
fundamentals and inspiring them to reach their full potential; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
culmination of countless hours of hard work and an enduring
commitment to excellence, and the talented student-athletes of the
DeSoto basketball squad will carry the memory of this
accomplishment with them for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the DeSoto High School boys'
basketball team on winning the 2009 UIL 5A state 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 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. 1176 was adopted by the House on April
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House