H.R. No. 2554
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The boys' basketball team of Avinger High School
reached the pinnacle of success by winning the University
Interscholastic League 1A state championship on March 12, 2016, at
the Alamodome in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, Capping a remarkable 2015-2016 campaign in which
they posted an impressive record of 34 wins and just 2 defeats, the
Indians claimed Avinger High's first state championship in two
decades and the program's third state title overall; and
WHEREAS, During the team's triumphant journey through the
playoffs, Avinger defeated Forestburg, Avalon, Lipan, and Campbell
High Schools before winning in the semifinals against Happy High
School 46-37; facing Grady High in the 1A finale, the Indians
stormed back from an early deficit and trailed by only a single
point at halftime; the teams traded the lead several times in the
third quarter, but Avinger built a seven-point cushion heading into
the final frame and eventually secured a 50-36 victory; and
WHEREAS, Pacing the Indians in the title contest were senior
Desmond Chism, who scored 18 points, and sophomore Grayson Early,
who tallied 16; the team also received valuable contributions
throughout the year from the other members of the roster: Curtis
Henry, Alex Perry, Demionte Mitchell, John Courtney, and Brennan
Dowell; the Avinger players were ably guided by head coach Treston
Dowell, and they also benefited from the efforts of managers
Christopher Carr and Kayden Sablan, athletic trainer Lane Loyd, and
statistician Lorraine Rich; and
WHEREAS, With their talent, commitment, and hard work, the
Avinger Indians realized their season-long goal of winning a state
championship, and all those associated with the team may take
justifiable pride in a job well done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Avinger High School boys'
basketball team on winning the 2016 UIL 1A state title 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 team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Paddie
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2554 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House