2023S0304-1 03/16/23
By: West S.R. No. 329
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Duncanville High School football team, which
recently won the 2022 University Interscholastic League Class 6A
Division I state championship title; and
WHEREAS, The Duncanville Panthers were victorious in their
2022 appearance at the Class 6A Division I finals; the team
defeated the North Shore Mustangs by a score of 28-21 on December
17, 2022, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, winning their first
state championship since 1998; and
WHEREAS, These young athletes have demonstrated great
talent and perseverance throughout the school year, ending the
season with a 15-0 record; the members of this championship team
can take pride in their outstanding performance; and
WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of
Head Coach Reginald Samples and with the guidance of Interim
Athletic Director Kenya Landers, Principal Michael McDonald, and
Duncanville Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Marc
Smith, the Duncanville Panthers have developed exceptional
teamwork and discipline; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Panthers received invaluable
support throughout the season from the team's training staff and
managers, as well as from assistant coaches Tray Allen, Ramel
Borner, Xavier Brown, Charles Davis, Jason Garrett, Patrick
Hemphill, Odell James, Xavier Joe, Justin Magazine, Randy
Martinez, James Mitchell, Todd Peterman, Ryan Polite, Gabe
Samuels, Antwoine Shelton, Myke Sisson, Jeff Sowells, Anthony
Wallace, Marcus Wilder, and Derwin Wilson; and
WHEREAS, The students and staff of Duncanville High School
and the residents of Duncanville are proud of the Panthers for
their hard work, their impressive skills, and their fine
sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend the players, coaches, and staff of
the Duncanville High School football team on the team's
successful season and congratulate them on winning the 2022 UIL
Class 6A Division I state championship; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.