H.R. No. 1508
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The boys' basketball team of Edward S. Marcus High
School in Flower Mound proved itself one of the finest squads in
Texas and the entire nation by claiming the 2010-2011 University
Interscholastic League 5A state championship with a victory in the
title game on March 12; and
WHEREAS, Playing before more than 13,000 fans at the Frank
Erwin Center in Austin, the Marauders beat Lakeview Centennial High
School 40-38 in a memorable and hard-fought battle that was not
decided until the final seconds of the game; Marcus Smart was named
the contest's most valuable player, and both he and Connor Taggart
were named to the all-tournament team; and
WHEREAS, With their final victory, the Marauders raised their
record to 38 wins and just 1 loss; in the end-of-season ratings
conducted by MaxPreps.com, Marcus was ranked as the number one
boys' basketball team in the country; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding season was a true team effort, with
each member of the roster making valuable contributions; in
addition to Mr. Smart and Mr. Taggart, the team includes Jordan
Johnson, Phillip Forte, A. J. Luckey, Austin Bianco, Jacob
VanNattan, Nick Banyard, Lucas Golding, and John Malone; and
WHEREAS, These determined athletes were guided by head coach
Danny Henderson and assistant coaches Kenny Boren and Fred Jones;
vital support was also provided by Marcus High School principal
Gary Shafferman and athletic coordinator Bryan Erwin; and
WHEREAS, Success at this level can only be achieved through a
combination of talent, dedication, and hard work, and all those
involved in the championship effort may take justifiable pride in a
job well done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the boys' basketball team of Marcus
High School on winning the 2010-2011 UIL 5A state championship and
on being named the number one team in the country and commend the
players and coaches for their fine work this season; 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.
Parker
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1508 was adopted by the House on April
29, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House