S.C.R. No. 4
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The University of Texas Permian Basin football team
enjoyed unprecedented success during the 2023 season, capturing the
program's first Lone Star Conference title and earning the first
NCAA Division II playoff appearance in the team's eight years of
competition; and
WHEREAS, Picked to finish seventh in conference preseason
polls, the Falcons defied expectations all year long; they opened
their 2023 campaign with a dominant 96-0 victory over Texas
College, and in their third game of the season, they embarked on an
impressive winning streak that included victories over Southwest
Baptist University, West Texas A&M, Texas A&M
University-Kingsville, Midwestern State, Eastern New Mexico,
Angelo State, Western Oregon, and Western New Mexico; and
WHEREAS, UTPB clinched the league title with a commanding
42-14 triumph against Central Washington University on November 11
in front of a home crowd at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland;
when the final seconds ticked off the clock, the Falcons' overall
record stood at 10 wins and one loss and a perfect 8-0 in conference
play, and the players hoisted the LSC championship trophy to the
delight of their loyal fans; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of the 2023 season, the Falcons have
received valuable contributions from each member of the roster, and
these talented student-athletes are ably guided by head coach Kris
McCullough, offensive coordinator Ryan Lusby, and defensive
coordinator Dionte Dean; and
WHEREAS, Winning a conference title represents the
culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
commitment to excellence, and the members of the UTPB football team
may reflect with pride on this outstanding achievement; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas,
4th Called Session, hereby congratulate The University of Texas
Permian Basin football team on winning the 2023 Lone Star
Conference championship and extend to the team's players, coaches,
and staff sincere best wishes for the future; 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 and Senate.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 4 was adopted by the Senate
on November 16, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 4 was adopted by the House
on December 5, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor