H.R. No. 836
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Jacksonville Middle School Maidens basketball
team captured the District 14-4A championship, defeating the team
from Mike Moses Middle School in Nacogdoches by a score of 41-28 to
clinch the title; and
WHEREAS, The district championship triumph was part of a
spectacular season in which the Maidens went undefeated, racking up
11 regular season wins and 2 playoff victories on their way to
claiming the crown; and
WHEREAS, Jacksonville's success is a testament to the value
of teamwork, with outstanding contributions being provided by each
member of the roster: Shelbi Laney, Katelyn Standley, Raekevia
Mathis, Mackenzie Crow, Lynnquasha Menefee, Sametria Baker,
Destiny Pugh, Chancii Scott, and Karey Johnson; and
WHEREAS, Head coach Patsy Whitaker provided valuable
guidance to the Maidens throughout the season, inspiring the
athletes to perform to their full potential; and
WHEREAS, Winning a district championship is an outstanding
achievement, and the members of the Maidens team may indeed take
justifiable pride in their hard work and exceptional performance;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Jacksonville Middle School
Maidens on winning the District 14-4A basketball 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.
Hopson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 836 was adopted by the House on March
26, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House