H.R. No. 1345
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The girls' basketball team of Harvest Christian
Academy in Edinburg brought its season to a triumphant close by
winning the 2023 Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools
1A state championship; and
WHEREAS, Following an impressive performance during the
regular season that yielded the district title, Harvest Christian
continued to excel in the playoffs, besting Faith Academy of
Victoria, Heritage School of Fredericksburg, and Covenant Academy
of Cypress; making its second straight appearance in the state
semifinals, the team defeated Hill Country Christian School of San
Marcos to punch its ticket to the February 23 state finale; and
WHEREAS, The Lady Eagles battled for the crown against
Prestonwood Christian Academy North of Prosper; in the first
quarter, Harvest Christian jumped out to a double-digit lead and
never looked back; when the final seconds ticked away, the team
celebrated a commanding 81-25 victory, claiming the program's first
championship and ending the year with an exceptional 13-game
winning streak; and
WHEREAS, Ashley Gonzalez, Jamie Gonzalez, and Riley
McClaugherty were chosen as 1A All-Tournament Team selections for
their outstanding play; the Lady Eagles also received valuable
contributions from the other members of the roster: Lexi Garcia,
Samantha Munoz, Genesis Moreno, Christina Quintero, Kezia Leal, and
Maria Matus; these determined student-athletes were ably guided by
head coach Jaime Gonzalez and assistant coaches Larry Quintero and
Juan Landa Jr., and the squad benefited from the dedicated support
of manager Abby Torres; 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 Harvest Christian
Lady Eagles basketball team are a source of great pride for their
fellow students and their many supporters in the Rio Grande Valley;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Harvest Christian Academy
girls' basketball team on winning the 2023 TAPPS 1A 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.
Canales
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1345 was adopted by the House on May
12, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House