SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 263
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Lipan High School girls' basketball team, which won
the 2021 University Interscholastic League Class 2A state
championship; and
WHEREAS, The Lipan Lady Indians won the title in their
first year as a Class 2A program by defeating the Martin's Mill
High School Mustangs by a score of 44-39; it was the first state
title for the Indians since the Class 1A Indians won the state
championship in 2016; and
WHEREAS, These student athletes demonstrated great talent
and perseverance throughout the year and ended the season with a
record of 30-3; and
WHEREAS, Team members are Taylor Branson, Marti Seymour,
Lili Cogdill, Kaylee Little, Lynsey Little, Madison Harrison,
Taylor Clark, Olivia Benitez, Chelsea Lott, Kloe Pasket, Ashlyn
Clark, Ellie Peacock, Trinity Benitez, and Maggie Peacock; they
can each take pride in their outstanding performances; and
WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of
head coach Amber Branson and assistant coaches Misty Little and
Aaron Callaway, the Indians developed exceptional teamwork and
discipline; the team received invaluable support from managers
Paxton Murry, Hanna Gaylor, and Kynzi Callaway and from water
girl Telese Branson; and
WHEREAS, Lipan High School and the people of Lipan are
proud of the Indians for their hard work, their impressive
skills, and their fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby commend the Lipan High School girls'
basketball team on its successful season and congratulate the
Indians on winning the 2021 University Interscholastic League
Class 2A state championship; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the team as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Birdwell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 14, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate