H.R. No. 86 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Tomball Christian Warriors football team continued its tradition of excellence by winning the 2023 National Homeschool Football Association Division 1 championship; and WHEREAS, Established in 2009, the Tomball Christian Warriors is a support organization focused on enabling homeschool students to compete in athletics; the TCW football team has enjoyed notable success, winning multiple championships in the Texas Christian Athletic League and finishing as runner-up for the NHFA national title in 2020 and 2021; and WHEREAS, Joining the nation's other top teams in Panama City, Florida, for the 2023 NHFA National Tournament, the Warriors advanced to the semifinals, where they bested the defending champion Tulsa NOAH Jaguars 23-9 and punched their ticket to the tournament finale; and WHEREAS, On November 18, the Warriors took the field at Tommy Oliver Memorial Stadium to battle the Christ Prep Academy Patriots for the crown; the Tomball athletes excelled on both sides of the line of scrimmage and clinched their first national title by the final score of 17-0; and WHEREAS, The Warriors were paced by running back and linebacker Caleb Harmon, the tournament Most Valuable Player, and he was joined on the All-Tournament Team by Cameron Frank, Drew Harrison, Jack Alderson, Josiah Nellis, Thomas Frye, and Ty Rosenbush; throughout the season, the team received vital contributions from each member of the roster, and these dedicated student-athletes benefited from the guidance of first-year head coach Skeet Alderson and the support of TCW president Paul Resurreccion; and WHEREAS, Through countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, the Tomball Christian Warriors realized their season-long goal of becoming national champions, and their accomplishments are a source of great pride to their many supporters in the community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate the Tomball Christian Warriors on winning the 2023 National Homeschool Football Association Division 1 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 team as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Oliverson ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 86 was adopted by the House on December 5, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House