H.R. No. 801
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The volleyball team of Bushland High School reached
the pinnacle of success by winning the 2020 University
Interscholastic League 3A state title on November 21, 2020, at the
Curtis Culwell Center in Garland; and
WHEREAS, Following an impressive performance in the regular
season, the Lady Falcons advanced through the playoffs with wins
over Tulia, Littlefield, Shallowater, Henrietta, and Holliday High
Schools to reach the state tournament for the second consecutive
year; and
WHEREAS, After defeating Gunter High School in the
semifinals, Bushland faced off against Goliad in the finale; the
Lady Falcons took the first set 25-21 in a hard-fought battle and
then put the match away with decisive victories in the next two
games; the triumph gave Bushland its fifth volleyball state
championship and capped off an outstanding season in which the team
compiled an overall record of 31 wins and just 2 losses; and
WHEREAS, Kinley Rudder was named the Most Valuable Player of
the championship game, and Jaycee Adams, Hallie Conklin, and Taryn
Shultz joined her on the 3A All-Tournament Team; the Lady Falcons
also received significant contributions throughout the season from
the other members of the roster: Camryn Barton, Jada Permenter,
Megan Potter, Kinley Jordan, Logan Culpepper, Millie Maupin,
Chandler Petty, Madyson Eberly, Harlee Wait, Kaela Neie, Emma
Troxell, and Allye Pitt; these determined athletes were guided by
head coach Jason Culpepper and assistant coaches Amber Parkhurst
and Kelcy Albracht, with additional support from team manager
Brinley Reed; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
commitment to excellence, and the members of the Lady Falcons
volleyball team will treasure the memory of this accomplishment for
the rest of their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Bushland High School
volleyball team on winning the 2020 UIL 3A state championship and
extend to the players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for
continued success; 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
House of Representatives.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 801 was adopted by the House on April
30, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House