H.R. No. 1947
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The volleyball team from Bushland High School
distinguished itself with its exceptional performance during the
2022 season, advancing all the way to the University
Interscholastic League 3A state championship game; and
WHEREAS, Featuring eight experienced senior players, the
talented Bushland team lost just four games during the regular
season and entered the playoffs on a 24-game winning streak; in the
first round, the team overpowered Littlefield High School in three
straight sets, 25-8, 25-5, 25-11, and followed up with a commanding
25-9, 25-8, 25-11 victory over Crane High School in the area finals;
and
WHEREAS, In its regional quarterfinal contest, Bushland
defeated Shallowater High School 25-15, 25-17, 25-19, and the team
went on to clinch a spot in the regional finals with a 25-23, 25-9,
25-21 win over Wall High School; on November 12, the Lady Falcons
squared off against Holliday High School in the regional finals and
earned their fourth straight trip to the state tournament with a
25-18, 25-14, 25-14 sweep; and
WHEREAS, Taking the court at the Curtis Culwell Center in
Garland on November 17, Bushland met East Bernard High School in a
hard-fought semifinal battle; after the Lady Falcons opened with a
25-16 victory, they dropped their first set in 20 matches in a
narrow 22-25 loss; demonstrating exemplary poise and
determination, the team rose to the occasion and captured sets
three and four by the scores of 25-14 and 25-17 to move on to the
final; on November 19, Bushland competed in the title contest for
the third consecutive season, this time facing Gunter High School
in a rematch of the 2021 finale; the Lady Falcons turned in a
valiant effort but finished as the 3A runner-up, closing out the
year with an outstanding record of 41 wins and 5 losses; and
WHEREAS, The Lady Falcons were paced at state by
All-Tournament selections Kaela Neie and Logan Culpepper; Bushland
also received valuable contributions throughout the year from the
other members of the roster: Avery Ramos, Bayleigh Eason, Bella
Babbitt, Jada Permenter, Rachel Russell, Hannah Solomon, Camryn
Barton, Victoria Vaughn, Mackenzie Sims, Jayce Ornelas, Madyson
Eberly, Abby Howell, Hanna Samford, and Brooklyn Koenig; these
dedicated student-athletes were ably guided by head coach Jason
Culpepper and assistant coaches Amber Parkhurst and Scott Rankin,
and they received additional support from manager Brinley Reid and
statisticians Ansley Tiffin-Fernandez and Lillyann Shannon; and
WHEREAS, With its success during the 2022 season, Bushland
added another chapter to its illustrious history; over the years,
the Lady Falcons have taken home the state crown six times,
including the 2A title in 2007, 2008, and 2013, the 4A championship
in 2016, and back-to-back 3A triumphs in 2020 and 2021; moreover,
Bushland ranks high on the list of schools that have compiled the
most appearances in the volleyball state tournament, having reached
the final four 11 times since 2006; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating exceptional skill and unwavering
commitment to excellence, the Bushland Lady Falcons have earned a
place among the top high school volleyball teams in Texas, and they
are a source of tremendous pride to their classmates and their many
supporters in the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Bushland High School
volleyball team on advancing to the 2022 UIL 3A state championship
game and extend to the players, 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 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. 1947 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House