H.R. No. 687
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Judson High School Unified Special Olympics team
reached the pinnacle of success by winning the 2023 Unified
Basketball University Interscholastic League state championship;
and
WHEREAS, Competing on March 6 in San Antonio, Judson battled
for the state crown against the talented team from Huntsville High
School; the Rockets turned in an exceptional performance, emerging
triumphant by the final score of 33-24 to claim their inaugural
state title; and
WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, the Rockets
received valuable contributions from each member of the roster;
these determined student-athletes benefit from the leadership of
head coach Amy Paul, an adaptive physical education teacher who
serves as the Judson Independent School District head of delegation
for Special Olympics; and
WHEREAS, Judson is in its second year of participation with
Unified Champion Schools, a UIL-sanctioned Special Olympics
program that works in partnership with the U.S. Department of
Education to promote inclusion and acceptance among students with
and without intellectual disabilities; moreover, the initiative
fosters the principles of respect, dignity, and unity while
empowering youth to create a supportive environment on campus; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
commitment to excellence, and the Judson Rockets are a source of
great pride to their families, their school, 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 Judson High School Unified
Special Olympics team on winning the 2023 Unified Basketball UIL
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 Rockets as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Lujan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 687 was adopted by the House on April
5, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House