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By: Guerra H.R. No. 2848
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, J. J. Avila has distinguished himself through his
performance as a high school and college basketball player, and he
is indeed worthy of special recognition; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Avila was a four-year starter for the McAllen
High School basketball team, and he twice led the Bulldogs to the
regional finals of the University Interscholastic League state
playoffs; he finished his high school career as McAllen's all-time
leading scorer, and he was recognized for his talents on the
hardwood with a number of prestigious awards, including two
All-Valley Player of the Year Awards, District 30-5A MVP honors,
and selection to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches
All-State team; and
WHEREAS, Continuing his athletic career at the collegiate
level, Mr. Avila chose to attend the U.S. Naval Academy as a member
of the basketball team; he went on to enjoy one of the top debut
seasons in Navy history, shining in numerous statistical categories
and leading all freshmen in scoring for the Patriot League; he
excelled during his sophomore campaign as well, averaging 15.9
points and 7.2 rebounds per game to lead the Midshipmen; he
eventually left the academy and moved back to McAllen, where he
enrolled at South Texas College and worked diligently to refine his
game by competing in city leagues; eager to reenter the world of
major college basketball, he accepted an athletic scholarship to
Colorado State University for the 2013-2014 season; and
WHEREAS, This gifted player quickly became a valuable asset
for the Rams, starting all 32 games as a junior and securing a spot
on the third team All-Mountain West squad; Mr. Avila followed that
performance with an outstanding senior season, helping the team
compile an impressive 27-7 overall record and clinch the No. 1 seed
in the National Invitation Tournament, and earning all-conference
honors for the second consecutive year; and
WHEREAS, J. J. Avila has demonstrated admirable dedication in
pursuit of his goals, and he may reflect with justifiable pride on
his achievements as he looks ahead to a bright and promising future;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend J. J. Avila for his achievements as a
student-athlete 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. Avila as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.