H.R. No. 1261
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Demonstrating exceptional dedication and teamwork,
the Plainview Christian Academy boys' basketball team captured the
Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools 1A state
championship on March 2, 2013, in Mansfield; and
WHEREAS, Facing Community Christian School of Orange in the
title game, the Eagles excelled with their disciplined brand of
basketball; they opened up a 10-point lead in the first half and
went on to claim a decisive 65-44 win and the first state crown in
school history; in recognition of their fine play, Kenneth
Landtroop, Braden Landtroop, and Arjay Castro were named to the
All-Tournament Team, and the squad also benefited from the vital
contributions of the other members of the roster throughout the
year; and
WHEREAS, The championship victory capped off a season-ending
15-game winning streak for the PCA team that also included a
dominating 75-44 triumph over previously top-ranked Lifestyle
Christian School of Conroe in the semifinals; and
WHEREAS, The Eagles were guided by Andrew Morales, who took
his players to the top in his inaugural season as PCA head coach;
the team finished with an overall record of 24 wins and just 7
losses and recorded a perfect 10-0 mark in district play; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship is the culmination of
countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to
excellence, and these talented student-athletes may take
justifiable pride in their outstanding accomplishment; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Plainview Christian Academy
boys' basketball team on winning the TAPPS 1A 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.
King of Hemphill
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1261 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House