H.R. No. 1344

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Whitharral High School girls' basketball team
	reached the pinnacle of success by capturing the University
	Interscholastic League 1A Division 2 state championship on March 2,
	2013, with a victory in the title game at the Frank Erwin Center in
	Austin; and
	WHEREAS, Finishing with a record of 38 wins and just 4
	defeats, the Lady Panthers made a thrilling run through the
	playoffs, during which they defeated Miami, Turkey Valley, Lenorah
	Grady, Hartley, and Leakey High Schools to earn their place in the
	state tournament final; and
	WHEREAS, Matching up against Saltillo High School with the
	championship on the line, Whitharral played with great composure
	and consistency, trailing only briefly in the opening moments of
	the game and building a seven-point halftime edge; Saltillo closed
	to within three points with 5:31 left on the clock, but the Lady
	Panthers' defense rose to the occasion, allowing just one basket
	over the next four and a half minutes; on the other end of the floor,
	the Whitharral athletes hit key baskets and free throws, and the
	team pulled away to claim a 45-36 victory and the school's first
	state crown in girls' basketball; and
	WHEREAS, Taylor Moore, Mia Ochoa, and Maeci Scott all scored
	in double figures in the championship game, and Ms. Moore and Ms.
	Ochoa were joined by teammate Kalicia McCoy as All-Tournament
	honorees; excelling with a true team effort, the Lady Panthers also
	received significant contributions throughout the season from the
	other members of the roster: Lexi Pinkert, Briana Magallanes,
	Deborah Albus, Jade Barron, Kimberly Albus, Addie Grant, Brooke
	Pendergrass, Abby Hoelscher, Lexie Wischkaemper, Emily Howell, and
	Toria Cisneros; and
	WHEREAS, These dedicated competitors were ably guided by head
	coach Joshua Jourden and assistant coach Amie Albus; additional
	support was provided by superintendent Ed Sharp, principal Carla
	Kristinek, team managers Harlea Hoelscher, Aspen Keesler, Sara
	Lopez, Hannah Scott, Jaela Jourden, and Joleigh Jourden, and
	statistician Brian Martin; and
	WHEREAS, Winning a state championship is the goal of every
	high school athlete; the hard work and skill demonstrated by the
	Whitharral players have enabled them to realize that dream, and
	they will treasure the memory of this outstanding accomplishment
	for many years to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature hereby congratulate the Whitharral High School girls'
	basketball team on winning the UIL 1A Division 2 state championship
	and extend to the team's 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.
	King of Hemphill
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 1344 was adopted by the House on April
	17, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House