87R30268 CW-D
By: Neave H.R. No. 1984
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Under the exceptional leadership of Coach Jairus
Mitchell, the members of the football team from Lakehill
Preparatory School in Dallas demonstrated remarkable resilience
over the course of the 2020 season, which culminated with the
Warriors winning the Texas Association of Private and Parochial
Schools Six-Man Division II state championship; and
WHEREAS, In only his second year overseeing the Lakehill
squad, Coach Mitchell guided the Warriors through a challenging
year profoundly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic; the team didn't
hold its first official practice until six weeks after the season
usually begins, and the Warriors entered the playoffs having played
just two games after four of their regular-season contests were
canceled; and
WHEREAS, Lakehill excelled in the postseason, dominating its
opponents to advance to the state title game for the second
consecutive year; battling Allen Academy for the crown on December
18 at Panther Stadium in Hewitt, the Warriors triumphed by the final
score of 42-34; with the win, they claimed the first state football
title in the 49-year history of the school and capped the season
with an unblemished record of seven wins and no losses; and
WHEREAS, In a short period of time, Coach Mitchell has
greatly benefited Lakehill's athletic programs; in addition to
directing the football team to repeat trips to the state title game,
he has also coached the middle school boys' and girls' basketball
teams to district championships and has coached softball as well;
in all his endeavors, he enjoys the support of his wife, Stephanie
Ann; they are the proud parents of three children; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating a unique ability to inspire and teach,
Jairus Mitchell is making a positive difference in the lives of the
student-athletes he coaches, and he may indeed reflect with pride
on his accomplishments at Lakehill Prep; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Coach Jairus Mitchell for helping
the Lakehill Preparatory School football team win the 2020 TAPPS
Six-Man Division II state championship and extend to him sincere
best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Coach Mitchell as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.