SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 436
	WHEREAS, The Hitchcock High School boys' basketball team
	closed out a historic campaign by winning the 2023 University
	Interscholastic League 3A state championship; and
	WHEREAS, Hitchcock began its journey to the title with an
	impressive run in the regular season, winning the district crown
	with a perfect record of 14-0 against league opponents;
	continuing to excel in the playoffs, the Bulldogs dispatched
	Shepherd, Diboll, Orangefield, Lorena, and New Waverly High
	Schools to earn the school's fourth state tournament appearance;
	with a 69-36 blowout victory against Hooks High School in the
	semifinals, the team punched its ticket to the state finale for
	the first time since 2003; and
	WHEREAS, On March 11, Hitchcock battled for the title
	against Childress High School; the Bulldogs trailed early in the
	first quarter but led 28-20 at halftime and stymied their foe's
	comeback attempt in the third frame; holding a six-point
	advantage entering the fourth quarter, the team erupted on
	offense, going on a 14-3 run to seal the outcome; emerging
	triumphant by the final score of 68-45, the Bulldogs claimed the
	program's inaugural state championship; and
	WHEREAS, Hitchcock was led by Championship Game Most
	Valuable Player Damien McDaniel, who was joined by Lloyd Jones
	III and Elijah Sherwood on the 3A All-Tournament Team; the
	Bulldogs also received valuable contributions throughout the
	year from the other members of the roster: Isaac Garza, Kelshaun
	Johnson, Taron Elam, Bryce Dorsey, Tahara Goins Jr.,
	Kamari McNeal, Tyler Crear, Trevor Gregory, and Jayden
	Saxton-Rivera; these determined student-athletes were ably
	guided by head coach Christopher Jordan-Foster and assistant
	coaches Rogers Davis and Lloyd Jones; and
	WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
	culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
	commitment to excellence, and the Hitchcock Bulldogs will
	treasure the memory of this accomplishment for the rest of their
	lives; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, hereby congratulate the Hitchcock High School boys'
	basketball team on winning the 2023 UIL 3A state 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 Bulldogs as an expression of high regard from
	the Texas Senate.
	Middleton
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on April 18, 2023.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate