H.R. No. 79
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of the East Chambers High School
football team distinguished themselves by winning the 2023 Swamp
Bowl over Anahuac High School; and
WHEREAS, An annual showdown between the District 10-3A
rivals, the 2023 edition of the game took place on October 13 at
Buccaneer Stadium in Winnie; and
WHEREAS, The teams battled to a near draw in the first half,
with the Anahuac Panthers taking an 8-7 lead into the locker room;
the Buccaneers took command in the second half, scoring on their
first possession and then cashing in a turnover to up their
advantage to 21-8 in the third quarter; after Anahuac narrowed the
gap to 21-15, East Chambers slammed the door on its foe in the final
frame, scoring on a fumble recovery, delivering key stops on fourth
down attempts, and adding a final touchdown with less than two
minutes remaining; the Buccaneers emerged victorious by the final
score of 35-15 after racking up 344 total yards of offense in the
contest; and
WHEREAS, By triumphing in the 2023 Swamp Bowl, the East
Chambers Buccaneers have become a source of great pride to their
school and their community, and they are indeed deserving of
special recognition for this impressive accomplishment on the
gridiron; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate the East
Chambers High School football team on its victory in the 2023 Swamp
Bowl 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 Buccaneers as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Leo-Wilson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 79 was adopted by the House on
November 1, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House