TITLE: Congratulating the Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy boys' basketball team on winning the 2019 UIL 4A state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy boys' basketball team on winning the 2019 UIL 4A state championship.

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WHEREAS, The Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy boys' basketball team reached the pinnacle of success by winning the 2019 University Interscholastic League 4A state championship on March 9 at the Alamodome in San Antonio; and WHEREAS, After earning the District 10 title in the regular season, the Eagles dispatched playoff foes River Oaks Castleberry, Melissa, Dallas Carter, Texarkana Pleasant Grove, and Dallas Hutchins High Schools to advance to the state tournament; and WHEREAS, The Faith Family Academy players opened with an 80-74 semifinal decision over Houston Yates and then battled Liberty Hill High School for the state crown in front of more than 11,000 fans at the Alamodome; trailing by 12 points in the third quarter, the Eagles mounted a furious comeback, claiming a seven-point lead late in the final frame; after Liberty Hill tied the game with 20 seconds left, Jordan Walsh slammed home a dunk as time expired, giving Faith Family Academy a thrilling 53-51 victory and the first state crown in the school's history; and WHEREAS, Most Valuable Player Trae Clayton led Faith Family Academy's winning effort, scoring a game-high 15 points, and he joined Mr. Walsh on the 4A All-Tournament Team; the Eagles also received valuable contributions throughout the 2018-2019 campaign from the other members of the roster: Keith Barnes, Jaylen Brenham, Langston Murphy Brown, Jeremiah Coleman, Rakeim Gary, Immanuel Hooks, Malik James, Mike Lenoir, Dawaun Mims, Jacquez Ramey, and Sye Thomas; these dedicated athletes were ably guided by head coach and athletic director Brandon Thomas and assistant coaches Jimmy Butler, Corey Cornish, Ryan Foppe, Ryan Kelly, and Maurius Miles; additional support was provided by Faith Family Academy superintendent Mollie Purcell, assistant superintendent Dean McGuire, and principal Tien Nguyen; and WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and the Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy basketball players will treasure the memory of this accomplishment for many years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy boys' basketball team on winning the 2019 UIL 4A 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 Eagles as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Davis of Dallas Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1080 was adopted by the House on April 4, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House