H.R. No. 1162
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Stephen F. Austin State University men's
basketball team claimed the 2012-2013 Southland Conference regular
season title with a victory on March 9; and
WHEREAS, The decisive win came against Texas A&M
University--Corpus Christi; using a barrage of three-point shots to
overcome their opponent's tough defense, the Lumberjacks secured a
58-49 triumph; senior Taylor Smith, who has been named the league's
Most Valuable Player, scored 17 points and hauled in 12 rebounds to
record his 10th double-double of the year; and
WHEREAS, With the victory, the SFASU team remained undefeated
at home and brought its conference record to 16 wins and just 2
losses; moreover, the Lumberjacks' 26 regular-season wins are the
most recorded since the school entered the Division 1 collegiate
ranks; and
WHEREAS, This achievement marks the third Southland
Conference basketball title for SFASU, and all three have come
under the skillful leadership of head coach Danny Kaspar, who was
named the league's Coach of the Year for the second time in his
career; and
WHEREAS, With their exceptional performances on the court,
the Lumberjacks have been a source of great pride and excitement for
SFASU students and supporters during the 2012-2013 season, and the
team's success has brought further acclaim to the notable tradition
of athletic excellence at the university; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the men's basketball team of
Stephen F. Austin State University on winning the Southland
Conference regular season title and extend to the team's players,
coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for the future; 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.
Clardy
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1162 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House