H.R. No. 1113
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The girls' varsity basketball team from Saint Mary's
Hall in San Antonio enjoyed an outstanding 2022-2023 season,
claiming the district championship and advancing to the Texas
Association of Private and Parochial Schools state tournament for
the first time in the program's history; and
WHEREAS, During the regular season, the Barons finished 25-8
and went 12-2 against their league rivals; on February 9, the squad
defeated Victoria St. Joseph High School 74-39 to claim the
school's inaugural District 4-5A basketball crown; and
WHEREAS, After a bye in the first round, Saint Mary's Hall
opened the state playoffs by defeating Fort Bend Christian Academy,
and the Barons went on to triumph over San Antonio Christian School
to punch their ticket to the state tournament in Waco; in the 5A
semifinal, they matched up against a talented team from Houston
Second Baptist School; the Saint Mary's Hall players put forth an
exceptional effort but saw their memorable season come to an end,
posting a final record of 27 wins and 9 losses; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the year, the Barons received valuable
contributions from each member of the roster: freshmen Kathryn
Tubb, Eleanor Pulis, Bianca Rodriguez, Isabella "Beya" Chase, and
Maddie Florence, sophomores Emily Ton, Saviandra Trevino, and
Natalia Chapa, juniors Anna Vaquiax, Blue Gomez, Abby Winter, Pinky
Gomez, and Jay Vasan, and seniors Luz Chapa and Julia Garcia; these
determined student-athletes were ably guided by head coach Matt
Hayes and assistant coach Makayla Mabry, and the players received
vital support from Luz Chapa and Natalia Chapa in their roles as
team managers; and
WHEREAS, The Barons' success is a source of great pride to the
entire Saint Mary's Hall community, including students Francesca
Fischer, Form 8, and Camilla Fischer, Form 6, the daughters of State
Representative Trey Martinez Fischer, and they join with their
classmates in offering special congratulations to the varsity
squad; and
WHEREAS, Excelling through determination and hard work, the
Saint Mary's Hall Barons have established a new level of
achievement for the school's basketball program, and they are
indeed deserving of recognition for a job well done; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Saint Mary's Hall girls'
varsity basketball team on a successful 2022-2023 season and extend
to the athletes, 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 Barons as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Martinez Fischer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1113 was adopted by the House on April
28, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House