H.R. No. 1223
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Mansfield Timberview High School boys'
basketball team had an outstanding 2008-2009 season, advancing to
the University Interscholastic League 4A state semifinals for the
first time in school history; and
WHEREAS, Finishing the campaign with a stellar record of 27
wins and 11 losses, the Wolves proved themselves clutch performers
who claimed a number of victories with thrilling last-second shots;
in playoff competition, the team triumphed over Fort Worth Trimble
Tech, Azle, Mansfield Legacy, El Paso Andress, and Amarillo Palo
Duro High Schools before finally falling at the hands of eventual
state champion Houston Yates; and
WHEREAS, The success enjoyed by the Wolves this year was the
result of an exceptional team effort, with valuable contributions
being made by each member of the roster: Jerren Domino, Brandon Pye,
Carl Ellis, Josh Williams, Roosevelt Powell, Mykal Wiley, J. J.
Williams, LaDavid Taylor, Jelon Hornbeak, Amos Mundendi, Cedric
Ivory, Dahir Haji, Omer Neak, Dexter Elliott, Jason Ross, and Josh
Dada; and
WHEREAS, Ably guided by head coach Eric McDade, the Wolves
also received vital support from assistant coaches Duane Gregory,
Robert Johnson, Alfred Jones, Matthew Workman, and Desmond Barnes;
and
WHEREAS, The hard work and commitment to excellence
demonstrated by these talented student-athletes have earned them
the respect and admiration of their classmates and their many
community supporters, and they may indeed take justifiable pride in
all that they have achieved; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Mansfield Timberview High
School boys' basketball team on reaching the UIL 4A state
semifinals and extend to the team's 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.
Turner of Tarrant
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1223 was adopted by the House on April
6, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House