TITLE: Congratulating the Douglass High School boys' basketball team on reaching the 2013 UIL 1A Division 2 state championship game.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Douglass High School boys' basketball team on reaching the 2013 UIL 1A Division 2 state championship game.

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WHEREAS, The Douglass High School boys' basketball team enjoyed an outstanding 2012-2013 season, advancing all the way to the University Interscholastic League 1A Division 2 state championship game on March 9 at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin; and WHEREAS, Guided by head coach Mark Leuschner, the Indians compiled a stellar record of 30 wins to just 7 defeats; their thrilling run through the postseason included victories over Fayetteville, Calvert, Menard, and Oakwood High Schools to advance to the state tournament for the first time in school history; in the semifinals, they once again demonstrated their stout defense and productive scoring attack, and the team's commanding 53-44 triumph over Water Valley earned Douglass a place in the title contest; and WHEREAS, Squaring off against Roxton with the state crown hanging in the balance, the Indians put forth a valiant effort behind the 45 combined points of brothers Reed and Bryce Westbrook but ultimately fell by a score of 60-54; and WHEREAS, The dedicated student-athletes of the Douglass High basketball team proved themselves one of the top 1A squads in Texas during 2013, and they may reflect with pride on their notable accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the Douglass High School boys' basketball team on reaching the UIL 1A Division 2 state championship game and extend to the team's players and coaching 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. Clardy Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 74 was adopted by the House on June 25, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House