SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 874
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the members of the boys' basketball team from Justin
Ford Kimball High School in Dallas, who recently won the 2011
University Interscholastic League Class 4A state championship
title; and
WHEREAS, The Kimball Knights defeated the LaMarque Cougars
78-64 to win the school's fourth state title in a game that saw
them hold off a furious comeback rally by the Cougars in the
second half; and
WHEREAS, These young athletes have demonstrated great talent
and perseverance throughout the school year, ending the season with
a 38-3 record; team members Gabriel Lilly, David Tucker, Shannon
Lilly, Austin Franklin, Ryan Daniels, Oscar Lewis, Jarion Henry,
Courtney Bouknight, Jalen Jones, Jordon Adams, Jordan Williams,
D'Angelo Allen, Nicholas Murrell, Randelle Jones, Kelvin Kizzee II,
and Dondre Carter can take pride in their outstanding performance;
and
WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of head
coach Royce Johnson and assistant coaches Ryan Foppe, Robert
Jacobs, Bo Johnson, and Toby Daniels and with the support of
trainer Brian Welch and scorekeeper Montonya Jackson, the Knights
have developed exceptional teamwork and discipline; and
WHEREAS, Kimball High School and the City of Dallas are proud
of the Knights for their hard work, their impressive skills, and
their fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the Dallas Kimball Knights on their
successful season and congratulate them on winning the boys'
Class 4A state basketball championship; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 4, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate