SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 560
WHEREAS, The girls' basketball team from Clark High School
in San Antonio reached the pinnacle of success by winning the
2023 University Interscholastic League 6A state championship;
and
WHEREAS, The Cougars began their journey to the title by
claiming the District 28-6A title, and they carried their
momentum into the playoffs, besting Clemens, Round Rock, Lake
Travis, United South, and Brennan High Schools to reach the state
tournament at the Alamodome for the second consecutive season;
and
WHEREAS, On March 3, Clark faced off against Coppell High
School in what proved to be a thrilling semifinal showdown;
trailing 47-43 with just 15 seconds remaining, the Cougars first
converted a three-point play and then won the game on a clutch
three-point shot by Natalie Huff with one second remaining to
advance to the final; and
WHEREAS, Clark battled for the crown against two-time
defending state champion DeSoto High School on March 4; down a
point entering the fourth quarter, the Cougars dialed up the
defensive pressure to hold their opponent to just two points the
rest of the game, and they took control with accurate shooting
from the field and the free-throw line; when the final seconds
ticked away, the team cut down the nets in celebration of a 42-37
victory and the program's first state title; and
WHEREAS, The Cougars were paced by Championship Game Most
Valuable Player Arianna Roberson, who was joined by Ms. Huff on
the 6A All-Tournament Team; over the course of the season, the
Cougars also received valuable contributions from the other
members of the roster: Sydney Pritchard, Ramsey Robledo, Sarah
Perales, Jadeyn Perez, Bolu Odumosu, Raya Kolysko, Katherine
Mika, Emily Lopez, Joi Gonzalez, Kamryn Griffin, Manal
El-Jabsheh, and Kaitlin Whitlock; these determined
student-athletes were ably guided by head coach Rihana Houy and
assistant coaches Michael Byrne and Jennifer Woods; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
commitment to excellence, and the Clark Cougars will treasure the
memory of this accomplishment for the rest of their lives; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby congratulate the Clark High School girls'
basketball team on winning the 2023 UIL 6A 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 Cougars as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Menéndez
Alvarado Hancock Nichols Alvarado Hancock Nichols
Alvarado Hancock Nichols
Bettencourt Hinojosa Parker Bettencourt Hinojosa Parker
Bettencourt Hinojosa Parker
Birdwell Huffman Paxton Birdwell Huffman Paxton
Birdwell Huffman Paxton
Blanco Hughes Perry Blanco Hughes Perry
Blanco Hughes Perry
Campbell Johnson Schwertner Campbell Johnson Schwertner
Campbell Johnson Schwertner
Creighton King Sparks Creighton King Sparks
Creighton King Sparks
Eckhardt Kolkhorst Springer Eckhardt Kolkhorst Springer
Eckhardt Kolkhorst Springer
Flores LaMantia West Flores LaMantia West
Flores LaMantia West
Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire
Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire
Hall Miles Zaffirini Hall Miles Zaffirini
Hall Miles Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 12, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Alvarado Hancock Nichols
Bettencourt Hinojosa Parker
Birdwell Huffman Paxton
Blanco Hughes Perry
Campbell Johnson Schwertner
Creighton King Sparks
Eckhardt Kolkhorst Springer
Flores LaMantia West
Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire
Hall Miles Zaffirini