Bill Text: TX SCR13 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Engrossed

NOTE: There are more recent revisions of this legislation. Read Latest Draft

---

Bill Title: Congratulating the Carthage High School football team on winning the 2020 UIL 4A Division 2 state championship.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-05-15 - Signed by the Governor [SCR13 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-SCR13-Engrossed.html

---

By: Hughes S.C.R. No. 13

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Continuing a proud tradition of success on the
gridiron, the Carthage High School football team captured the
University Interscholastic League 4A Division 2 state championship
on December 18, 2020, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington; and
WHEREAS, The Bulldogs won the title with a commanding 70-14
triumph over Gilmer High School, successfully defending their 2019
crown and taking home the school's eighth state championship in
football since 2008; the victory completed a season in which the
team dominated its competition en route to an undefeated 14-0
record; and
WHEREAS, After beginning its march through the postseason
with an impressive showing over Silsbee High School, Carthage went
on to defeat Salado and China Spring High Schools to secure a spot
in the state semifinals against Wimberley; in that game, the
Bulldogs raced to a 17-0 lead at halftime before closing out a 38-7
win and earning a trip to the state championship game; and
WHEREAS, In a rematch of an early-season contest against
Gilmer, Carthage fell behind early in the state final, trailing
14-0 in the first quarter; the Bulldogs came roaring back, scoring
five unanswered touchdowns in the first half and ultimately
securing their second-straight undefeated season with a 56-point
win; Offensive MVP Mason Courtney led the team with 289 all-purpose
yards, and Brandon King was selected the Defensive MVP for his
two-touchdown, four-interception performance; and
WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, Carthage received
valuable contributions from each member of the roster over the
course of the 2020 campaign; the players were guided by head coach
Scott Surratt, who extended his successful tenure by earning his
eighth state crown with the Bulldogs; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Carthage High School football
team demonstrated admirable skill and determination in winning the
state title and achieving a perfect record against top competition,
and these talented student-athletes will treasure the memory of
this accomplishment for many years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate the Carthage High School football team on
winning the 2020 UIL 4A Division 2 state championship and extend to
all those associated with the squad 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 and Senate.