82R16276 JBA-D
By: Torres H.R. No. 1078
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The boys' basketball team of West Oso High School in
Corpus Christi ended its season in triumph by capturing the
University Interscholastic League 3A state championship with a
victory in the title game on March 12, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Playing in front of 10,688 spectators at the Frank
Erwin Center in Austin, the Bears battled Burkburnett High School
in the tournament final; West Oso trailed by 8 points at halftime
but roared back in the second half with a spirited rally to win by a
score of 61-57; Raymond Robinson was named the game's most valuable
player after leading the team with 26 points; and
WHEREAS, Standout performances were also delivered by Willie
Harper, who scored 17 points and had 8 rebounds, and Robert Watson
and Brandon Scott, whose strong rebounding helped the Bears to
dominate the action under the boards; and
WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, West Oso also
received valuable contributions throughout the season from the
other members of the roster: Chantze Avery, LaDaniel Marshall,
Keith Thompson, William Enriquez, Brandon Grant, Davon Fox, Jerome
Blankenship, and Andrew Lopez; working together, the squad's
determined athletes closed out the year with 23 consecutive
victories and posted an overall record of 35-3; and
WHEREAS, Guided by head coach Arnold Flores and assistant
coaches Wendell Avery, Anthony Odom, Joe Sanchez, Karl Turk, and
David Zapien, the Bears have inspired enormous pride and excitement
among their supporters, and this landmark season has focused
well-deserved attention on West Oso High and its fine athletic
programs; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the West Oso High School boys'
basketball team on winning the 2011 UIL 3A 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.