84R24949 BGU-D By: White of Tyler H.R. No. 2373 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Kreston O'Dell-Richardson of Buna High School received well-deserved recognition when he was named to the 2015 Super Gold Basketball First Team by the Beaumont Enterprise; and WHEREAS, A senior guard, Mr. O'Dell-Richardson's outstanding play helped the Cougars earn a top five state ranking, claim a share of the District 23-3A championship, and advance to the area round of the University Interscholastic League playoffs; and WHEREAS, Displaying an impressive all-around game, this talented young Texan averaged 20.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 3.3 steals, and 1 block per contest; for his performance, he was selected as the district's Offensive MVP and earned a spot on the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches All-State and All-Region squads; and WHEREAS, Kreston O'Dell-Richardson's hard work and commitment to excellence have been rewarded with this prestigious accolade, and he may take justifiable pride in his accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Kreston O'Dell-Richardson on being named to the 2015 Super Gold Basketball First Team by the Beaumont Enterprise and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. O'Dell-Richardson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.