H.R. No. 2824
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Matt Jones of DeSoto enjoyed an outstanding
sophomore season as a member of the Duke University men's
basketball team, helping the Blue Devils capture the 2014-2015 NCAA
Division I national championship; and
WHEREAS, The son of Mark and Arolynn Jones, Matt Jones was a
four-year letterman for the DeSoto High boys' basketball team; he
led the Eagles to an impressive 131-18 overall record during his
high school career, and he was selected to the 2013 McDonald's All
American West Team for his outstanding efforts on the hardwood;
moreover, he competed in the Jordan Brand Classic as a member of the
West squad and was named to the MaxPreps All-American second team as
a junior; and
WHEREAS, Highly touted by a number of national recruiting
services, Mr. Jones ultimately chose to play for Duke University
and legendary head coach Mike Krzyzewski; he saw action in 32 games
and started four contests as a freshman, displaying strong
defensive instincts and providing important depth from the bench
throughout the year; he played an important role in Duke's
championship season, contributing valuable minutes and chipping in
offensively with six points per game as the Blue Devils reached the
Final Four; he scored seven points and tallied two steals and two
assists in the national semifinal against Michigan State
University, and he enjoyed another solid performance in the title
game as the Blue Devils claimed the national title with a 68-63
victory over the University of Wisconsin; and
WHEREAS, Matt Jones has demonstrated the skill,
determination, and perseverance that are the hallmarks of
successful athletes, and those qualities are sure to serve him well
in the years ahead; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Matt Jones on winning the 2014-2015
national championship as a member of the Duke University basketball
team and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
achievement on and off the court; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Jones as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Giddings
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2824 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House