H.R. No. 1476
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Kountze High School boys' basketball team
enjoyed an outstanding 2014-2015 season, winning the district title
and advancing all the way to the 3A semifinals of the University
Interscholastic League state playoffs; and
WHEREAS, Entering the postseason on a wave of momentum after
winning 11 consecutive games to close out the regular season, the
Lions began their playoff run by reeling off victories over
Hitchcock, Palestine Westwood, Hempstead, and Rockdale High
Schools; and
WHEREAS, In the regional final contest, the Kountze players
took the floor against Crockett High School and turned in a
commanding performance, winning 89-65 to punch their ticket to the
state tournament; there, the Lions saw their season come to an end
in a semifinal loss to Brock High School, concluding the year with a
record of 33 wins and 7 losses; and
WHEREAS, Ably guided by head coach Duane Joubert and
assistant coaches Joe Calhoun, Keithan Hancock, James Harper, and
Travis Tates, the Lions benefited throughout the season from a true
team effort, with valuable contributions coming from each member of
the roster: Teran Stanford, Justin Harper, Jaydon Cunigan, Dante
Carey, Dallion Edwards, Jeremiah Barker, Grayland Arnold, Tyrin
Rogers, Deontra Morgan, Michael Cole, Dadrian Akbar, Henry Barnes,
Marcus Hafford, and Vernon Thomas III; and
WHEREAS, The talented and hardworking student-athletes of
the Kountze High School boys' basketball team are a source of
tremendous pride to their classmates and their many supporters in
the local community, and their notable accomplishments on the
hardwood are indeed deserving of special recognition; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Kountze High School boys'
basketball team on reaching the UIL 3A state semifinals 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.
White of Tyler
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1476 was adopted by the House on April
16, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House