SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 526
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the DeSoto High School boys' basketball team, which won
the University Interscholastic League Class 5A state
championship on March 14, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The DeSoto Eagles defeated neighboring rival
Cedar Hill 59-47 and ended the season with an excellent 40-9
record; the Eagles defeated previously unbeaten and nationally
ranked Houston Strake Jesuit 48-44 on March 13 to advance to the
championship game; and
WHEREAS, Members of the DeSoto High School team exhibited
perseverance, team unity, and respect for the highest ideals of
sportsmanship; they demonstrated their exceptional talent and
the discipline instilled in them by head coach Chris Dyer and
assistant coaches George Golden and Kory McIver; and
WHEREAS, The victorious DeSoto High School Eagles are
seniors Taylor Alexander, Alex Wilson, Andrew Ensley, and
Dominique Bennett, who was named the championship game's most
valuable player; juniors Derico Dandridge, Darius Terrell,
Gerodd Calahan, Derius Bolton, Keith Davis, and Evan Washington;
and sophomores Deon Pleasant and Antawn Space; and
WHEREAS, The DeSoto community takes great pride in the
DeSoto High School boys' basketball team for their hard work,
their impressive skills, and their fine sportsmanship; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend the players, coaches, and support
staff of the DeSoto High School boys' basketball team for their
outstanding achievements and extend congratulations to them on
winning the University Interscholastic League 2009 Class 5A
state championship title; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as a memento of this significant accomplishment.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 1, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate