H.R. No. 1187
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The University of Texas at El Paso men's basketball
team created a memorable season for its fans in 2010-2011, winning
more than 70 percent of its games as a new era in the history of the
Miners program got under way; and
WHEREAS, In its first year under new head coach Tim Floyd,
UTEP finished second in Conference USA, posting an 11-5 record in
conference play; the team's most impressive win was a 65-56 triumph
over the highly regarded Michigan Wolverines at the Legends Classic
in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on November 27; and
WHEREAS, Senior Randy Culpepper, the 2009-2010 Conference
USA Player of the Year, led the team in scoring with 19.3 points per
game and leaves UTEP as the second-highest all-time scorer in both
school and conference history and the conference's all-time leader
in steals; and
WHEREAS, Fellow senior Julyan Stone was the squad's top
rebounder, averaging 7.5 per game while also becoming the
conference's all-time leader in assists; and
WHEREAS, The Miners finished with an overall record of 25-10
and made an appearance in the National Invitational Tournament;
having benefited from its experiences during an eventful year and
with many talented players on its roster, the team is looking
forward to the 2011-2012 campaign with great anticipation; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor The University of Texas at El Paso men's
basketball team on its achievements during the 2010-2011 season 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 group as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Marquez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1187 was adopted by the House on April
14, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House