2023S0344-1 03/30/23
By: Birdwell S.R. No. 386
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the La Vega High School girls' basketball team, which
won the 2022-2023 University Interscholastic League 4A state
championship on March 4; and
WHEREAS, The Lady Pirates were victorious in their contest
with the Sunnyvale Lady Raiders at the state finals at the
Alamodome in San Antonio, where they secured the state title; and
WHEREAS, Team members have developed their tremendous
talent and capacity for perseverance throughout the school year,
and they may take great pride in their outstanding performance at
the state championship and in their impressive record throughout
their regular season and into the playoffs; and
WHEREAS, Their mental fortitude and steadfast commitment
to training strengthened the Lady Pirates and prepared them to
win the state basketball championship; and
WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of
head coach Marcus Willis Sr. and assistant coaches Sherry Salter,
James Brown, Michael Mitchell, LaNita Keys, Victoria Kuykendall,
and Lisa Edney and with the assistance of the team's managers and
trainers, the Lady Pirates have developed exceptional teamwork
and discipline; and
WHEREAS, La Vega High School, the La Vega Independent
School District, and the Cities of Bellmead and Waco are
justifiably proud of the Lady Pirates for their hard work, their
athleticism, and their fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend the La Vega Lady Pirates on their
successful season and extend congratulations to the team's
players, coaches, and staff on winning the 2022-2023 University
Interscholastic League 4A state basketball 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.