SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 399
WHEREAS, The girls' basketball team from Chapel Hill High
School in Mount Pleasant reached the pinnacle of success by
winning the 2019 University Interscholastic League 3A state
championship on March 2 at the Alamodome in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, With the victory, the Lady Red Devils claimed the
program's first state trophy, and they capped a remarkable year
in which they compiled an unblemished overall record of 37 wins
and no losses; and
WHEREAS, In the course of its thrilling playoff run, Chapel
Hill defeated Omaha Pewitt, Elysian Fields, New Boston, Mineola,
and Edgewood High Schools to advance to the state tournament;
after dispatching Wall High in the semifinals, the Lady Red
Devils met Woodville High School in the title contest; with the
state crown on the line, the Chapel Hill players overcame a
first-quarter deficit with clutch shooting and a stout defense to
record a 55-46 triumph; and
WHEREAS, The squad was paced by the game's Most Valuable
Player, Ja'Mya Bishop, who tallied 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 2
assists; excelling with a true team effort, the Lady Red Devils
also received valuable contributions throughout the season from
the other members of the roster, and these determined
student-athletes benefited from the skillful guidance of head
coach Matt Garrett and assistant coach Courtney Garrett; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
culmination of countless hours of training and an unwavering
commitment to excellence, and the Lady Red Devils of Chapel Hill
High School will carry the memory of this accomplishment with
them for the rest of their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby congratulate the Chapel Hill High School
girls' basketball team on winning the 2019 University
Interscholastic League 3A state championship and recognize
March 5, 2019, as Chapel Hill Lady Red Devil Day; 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 Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 14, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate