H.R. No. 1044
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The girls' basketball team from Martin's Mill High
School continued its tradition of excellence by claiming the 2019
University Interscholastic League 2A state title on March 2 at the
Alamodome in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, After a strong showing in the regular season, the
Martin's Mill squad secured playoff victories over Wolfe City,
Harleton, Celeste, Muenster, and Era High Schools to earn its fifth
consecutive appearance at the state tournament; and
WHEREAS, The Lady Mustangs defeated Panhandle High School
49-47 in the semifinals before facing off against Grapeland High
School for the 2A championship; combining a stout defense with
clutch shooting, Martin's Mill rallied from an eight-point deficit
in the third quarter of the hard-fought finale to triumph in a 60-56
decision; the victory marked the first time in school history that
Martin's Mill has collected back-to-back state crowns, and it
represented the Lady Mustangs' sixth state title overall; the team
finished the 2019 campaign with an unblemished record of 39 wins and
no losses; and
WHEREAS, Under the direction of head coach Tommy Cross and
assistant coach Missy Camacho, the Lady Mustangs received essential
contributions throughout the year from each member of the roster:
Riley Jackson, Kenley Nixon, Natalie Thomas, Abbie Orrick, Mia
Nixon, Rachel Alvis, Ashley Reiser, Jada Celsur, Taylor Sparks,
Kenzie Cross, Mollie Daniel, and Sa'Miyah Allen; and
WHEREAS, Through hard work and an unwavering resolve to give
their very best, the members of the Martin's Mill Lady Mustangs
basketball team have once again proven themselves the finest 2A
team in the Lone Star State, and they may indeed reflect with pride
on a job well done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Martin's Mill High School
girls' basketball team on winning the 2019 UIL 2A state
championship and extend to all those associated with the team
sincere best wishes for continued success; 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.
Flynn
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1044 was adopted by the House on
April
12, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House