H.R. No. 988
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The boys' basketball team from Manor High School
enjoyed an outstanding 2018-2019 season, advancing all the way to
the semifinals of the University Interscholastic League 5A state
playoffs; and
WHEREAS, The road to Manor's debut appearance in the state
tournament began with an impressive campaign through the regular
season in which the team claimed the district title; continuing
their fine play in the postseason, the Mustangs earned decisive
victories over Pflugerville, Rudder, Cedar Park, Fort Bend
Hightower, and Pflugerville Connally High Schools to reach the
state semifinals; and
WHEREAS, Facing off against Mansfield Timberview on March 7
at the Alamodome in San Antonio, the Mustangs put forth an
exceptional effort in the semifinal contest, but ultimately fell
short to conclude their season with an overall record of 28 wins and
11 losses; and
WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, the squad
received valuable contributions throughout the year from each
member of the roster, with a number of players garnering
all-district recognition; Jamal Shead was named the 2019 District
18-5A Most Valuable Player, and First Team All-District honorees
included Augustine Arroyo, Quentin Middleton, and Reggie Brown; the
Second Team All-District roster featured Anthony Joiner and Davion
Pearson; moreover, Tre Sherrell, Devin Lemear, and Blake Fisher
were recognized as honorable mention selections; the team further
benefited from the dedicated efforts of Breyonn Wooley, Ay'keen
Richardson, Terrill Penson, Tyrone Haywood, Marvin Bibbs, Terry
Alexander, and Xavyian Wolf-Martinez; and
WHEREAS, These exceptional athletes were inspired to play at
the top of their game by head coach Anthony Swain, who was named
District 18-5A Coach of the Year, and they were also ably guided by
assistant coaches Nathan Clark, Gabriel Hamner, Herschel Johnson,
and Taylor Wallace; and
WHEREAS, With their hard work, skill, and unwavering
commitment to excellence, the Manor Mustangs earned a place among
the top 5A basketball teams in the Lone Star State, and they are a
source of tremendous pride to their classmates and their many
supporters in the local community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Manor High School boys'
basketball team on a successful 2018-2019 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 Mustangs as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Cole
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 988 was adopted by the House on
April
12, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House