85R19717 KID-D
By: Flynn H.R. No. 1226
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Martins Mill High School girls' basketball team
enjoyed an outstanding 2016-2017 season, advancing all the way to
the University Interscholastic League 2A state championship game on
March 4 at the Alamodome in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, The Lady Mustangs compiled a stellar overall season
record of 37 wins and just 3 defeats and put together a thrilling
29-game winning streak; after claiming the District 14-2A title,
the Martins Mill players went on to record commanding playoff
victories over Blue Ridge, Rivercrest, Honey Grove, and Windthorst
High Schools, and their triumph over Era High on February 25 secured
the regional crown and earned the team a trip to the state
tournament for the 12th time in school history; and
WHEREAS, Martins Mill faced off against 2016 state champion
Weimar High School in the state semifinals; in a hard-fought
showdown, the Lady Mustangs overcame a 10-point fourth quarter
deficit with clutch shooting and a stout defense that allowed
Weimar only one point over a nearly six-minute stretch to close out
the contest; the 58-50 victory returned Martins Mill to the state
finals for the second time in three years; in that game, the Lady
Mustangs put up a determined effort but ultimately fell to
Panhandle High School to bring their memorable season to a close;
and
WHEREAS, The dedicated members of the Martins Mill High
School girls' basketball team proved themselves one of the top 2A
squads in Texas during the 2016-2017 campaign, and they may indeed
reflect with pride on their notable accomplishments; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Martins Mill High School girls'
basketball team on its successful season and extend to the team's
players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Lady Mustangs as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.