85R16964 JCD-D
By: White H.R. No. 912
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Chester High School boys' basketball team capped
off a successful 2016-2017 season by advancing to the bi-district
round of the University Interscholastic League 1A state playoffs;
and
WHEREAS, Under the able direction of head coach Cory Hines,
the Yellowjackets demonstrated skill and determination throughout
the year, facing off against stout competition in their district
and finishing the regular season with a commendable 8-4 record to
claim their first berth in the playoffs in nearly three decades; and
WHEREAS, The Yellowjackets came out strong in
the bi-district game, leading at halftime against the squad from
Slocum High School, but they ultimately fell short despite a
valiant effort, concluding a memorable year; and
WHEREAS, Excelling through a true team effort, Chester
benefited from the vital contributions made by each member of the
roster: Dane Barnes, J. D. Clarke, Jaqualin George, Junior Henson,
Colten Martin, J. T. Martin, Cord Neal, Cade Parrish, Seth Read, and
Clay Thomson; and
WHEREAS, These talented student-athletes have demonstrated
hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and they are a
source of enduring pride to their school 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 Chester High School basketball
team on reaching the UIL 1A state playoffs and extend to everyone
associated with the team sincere best wishes for the future; 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.