SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 538
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize members of the Lipan High School varsity boys
basketball team, who recently won the Division 1A state
championship title; and
WHEREAS, The Lipan Indians were ultimately victorious in
their appearance at the state finals after a fierce competition
against some of the most talented teams in Texas; in addition to
winning the championship, the team had an overall season record
of 36-3, setting a new record for wins for Lipan High School; and
WHEREAS, These young athletes have demonstrated great
talent and perseverance throughout the school year; team members
Santana Martinez, Tyler Rice, Hayden Richardson, Eric Miller,
Tate Phillips, Ty Phillips, Ty Bryant, Layton Sharp, William
Westerhaus, Carter McFadden, Derrick Cook, Bryce Shockley, and
Brayden Jones can indeed take pride in their outstanding
performance; and
WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership of head coach Brent
Gaylor and assistant coaches Tony Phillips and Steve Bryant and
with the assistance of managers Chris Baldree and Caden Cogdill,
the Indians have developed exceptional team work and discipline;
the team also benefited from the invaluable support of ball boys
Tripp Phillips and Court Gaylor and water girl Hannah Gaylor; and
WHEREAS, Lipan High School and the City of Lipan are proud
of the Indians for their hard work, their impressive skills, and
their fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend the Lipan High School varsity boys
basketball team for their successful season and congratulate the
team on winning the Division 1A state basketball championship;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Birdwell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 29, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate