H.R. No. 1043
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The boys' basketball team of Northland Christian
School in Houston enjoyed an outstanding 2016-2017 season,
advancing all the way to the Texas Association of Private and
Parochial Schools 4A state championship game on February 24, 2017;
and
WHEREAS, After compiling an impressive regular-season record
of 16 wins and 8 losses, the Cougars ended a 12-year drought in
postseason victories by dispatching opponents from Geneva School of
Boerne, St. Thomas' Episcopal School of Houston, and The Woodlands
Christian Academy; with this triumphant run, the team punched its
ticket to the finals for the first time in more than three decades;
and
WHEREAS, In the title contest, Northland squared off against
the top-seeded Trinity Christian School of Lubbock; though they
turned in a valiant effort, the Cougars ultimately fell short by a
final score of 91-47, but three of the Northland players still
earned All-Tournament honors; and
WHEREAS, The Cougars excelled with a true team effort
throughout the season, receiving valuable contributions from each
member of the roster; they also benefited from the able guidance of
head coach James Van Hook; and
WHEREAS, With their exceptional skill and unwavering
commitment to excellence, the Northland Cougars earned a place
among the top teams in Texas, and these dedicated competitors are a
source of tremendous pride to their classmates and their many
supporters in the local community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Northland Christian School
boys' basketball team on its memorable 2016-2017 season 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 squad as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Roberts
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1043 was adopted by the House on March
30, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House