83R18296 JWI-D
By: Johnson H.R. No. 1190
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The boys' basketball team of James Madison High
School in Dallas reached the pinnacle of success by capturing the
University Interscholastic League 3A state championship on March 9,
2013, with a win in the title game at the Frank Erwin Center in
Austin; and
WHEREAS, Matching up against Houston Yates High School with
the championship on the line, the Trojan players demonstrated great
composure and perseverance; the team led by only two points at
halftime, and the third quarter featured two lead changes and five
ties, but Madison went on an impressive run in the final minutes of
the game to secure an 85-72 victory and the state crown; and
WHEREAS, The championship triumph closed out an 18-game
winning streak for the Trojans, who finished with an overall record
of 32 wins and just 4 defeats; and
WHEREAS, Senior guard Derrick Smith was named the title game
Most Valuable Player after scoring 27 points and hauling down 14
rebounds, while Admon Gilder, a sophomore guard, added 19 points
and joined Mr. Smith as an All-Tournament honoree; excelling with a
true team effort, the Trojans also received significant
contributions throughout the season from the other members of the
roster: Robert Pearson, Brandon Stanton, Jamon Brewer, J. D.
Wallace, Cameron Bryant, Devonte Robinson, Kwame Thomas, Latarius
Spearman, Demarcus West, Johnathon Turner, Devante Wheatley,
Lebraun Armstrong, and Eric Robinson; and
WHEREAS, These dedicated athletes were ably guided by head
coach Damien Mobley and assistant coaches Tracy Flentroy and
Roderick Johnson, with additional support from team manager Sheldon
Williams; and
WHEREAS, A state title can only be achieved through a
combination of talent and hard work, and all those involved in
Madison High School's championship effort may take justifiable
pride in a job well done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Madison High School boys'
basketball team on winning the UIL 3A state championship 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 team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.