88R28875 JRI-D
By: Smithee H.R. No. 1703
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Kelton Brown and Wade Bryant of Amarillo High School
closed out an unforgettable year by winning the 5A boys' doubles
championship at the 2023 University Interscholastic League Tennis
State Tournament; and
WHEREAS, Joining the other top high school competitors in
Texas on April 25 and 26 in San Antonio, Mr. Brown and Mr. Bryant
turned in an outstanding performance; following a straight-sets
decision over a team from Friendswood High School in the
quarterfinal round, the Amarillo duo prevailed in the semifinals
against Mission Sharyland High School; rallying from an early
deficit to win in three sets, 4-6, 7-6(8), 6-3, Mr. Brown and
Mr. Bryant secured their spot in the finale; and
WHEREAS, In the 5A state championship contest, the Amarillo
High players faced off against the team from Frisco Centennial High
School; demonstrating an unwavering resolve, Mr. Brown and
Mr. Bryant triumphed 7-6(6), 6-3 to claim the coveted state title;
with the victory, the duo finished their season with an overall
record of 27 wins and 4 losses, and it also marked the second state
doubles crown for Mr. Bryant; and
WHEREAS, By excelling in the state's premier showcase for
high school tennis players, Kelton Brown and Wade Bryant have ably
represented their school and community, and they will cherish their
memories of this outstanding accomplishment for years to come; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Kelton Brown and Wade Bryant of
Amarillo High School on winning the 5A boys' doubles championship
at the 2023 UIL Tennis State Tournament and extend to them sincere
best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Brown and Mr. Bryant as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.