H.R. No. 1550
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Southwestern Assemblies of God University men's
basketball team enjoyed an outstanding 2012-2013 season, advancing
all the way to the National Association of Intercollegiate
Athletics Division I championship game on March 19 in Kansas City,
Missouri; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of head coach Donnie Bostwick,
the Lions won a school-record 33 games while losing only 5; the team
captured the Red River Athletic Conference regular season crown and
earned the sixth overall seed in the NAIA tournament; and
WHEREAS, SAGU opened that competition by reeling off
consecutive victories over the University of Science and Arts of
Oklahoma, Martin Methodist College, and the University of Montana
Western; in the semifinals, the Lions scored a commanding 80-64 win
against Lindsey Wilson College to claim their spot in the title
contest, where they fell to Georgetown College, ending their season
as the Division I runner-up; and
WHEREAS, The team's impressive play on the court was
recognized with a number of accolades; Dominique Rambo was chosen
as an All-American as well as NAIA Co-Player of the Year and Red
River Athletic Conference Player of the Year, and he and Michael
Nwelue were named to the NAIA All-Tournament team and received
All-Conference honors; moreover, Caleb Gentry was an
All-Conference honorable mention and Coach Bostwick was selected as
RRAC Coach of the Year; and
WHEREAS, SAGU's achievements were the result of a true team
effort, with valuable contributions also being made by the other
members of the roster: Maurice Oglesby, James Ford, Tyler Guidry,
Justas Norvilas, Jonathan Walter, Reid Brunner, Adam Martinez,
Emmanuel Adoyi, Nathaniel Duce Ward, Ryan Alford, Clayton O'Neill,
and Ben Starks; Coach Bostwick was ably supported by assistant
coaches Garrett Jones and Kyle Tucker, and the squad further
benefited from the spiritual guidance of team chaplain David
Leatherberry; and
WHEREAS, In addition to their success on the court, the Lions
distinguished themselves by demonstrating on a daily basis such
important values as integrity, sportsmanship, and servant
leadership, and they were designated as an NAIA Champions of
Character team; and
WHEREAS, Through their talent and determination, the
Southwestern Assemblies of God University basketball players
established the team as a top contender on the national stage, and
they may take justifiable pride in their notable accomplishments;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Southwestern Assemblies of God
University men's basketball team on its exceptional season and on
its appearance in the NAIA Division I national championship game
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.
Elkins
Pitts
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1550 was adopted by the House on April
24, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House