TITLE: Congratulating the Liberty Christian School football team on winning the 2023 TAPPS Division II state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Liberty Christian School football team on winning the 2023 TAPPS Division II state championship.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The football team from Liberty Christian School in Argyle closed out an unforgettable season by capturing the 2023 Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Division II state championship; and WHEREAS, The Warriors began their journey to the title by going undefeated in the regular season and claiming the district title; delivering a series of dominant performances in the playoffs, they bested Bishop Dunne Catholic School, Grace Community School, and All Saints' Episcopal School to advance to the title game; and WHEREAS, On December 1, Liberty Christian took the field at Waco ISD Stadium against Regents School of Austin in the Division II finale; showcasing a balanced attack, the Warriors took control from the outset, going up 31-3 at intermission and extending their advantage in the second half; triumphing by the final score of 52-10, the Liberty Christian players hoisted the championship trophy for the first time in 16 years, closing out the season with an unblemished record of 14 wins and zero losses; and WHEREAS, The success enjoyed by the Liberty Christian players was the result of an exceptional team effort, with valuable contributions being made by each member of the roster; over the course of the championship season, the Warriors were guided by third-year head coach Jason Witten, who has drawn on the gridiron expertise he gained during his playing career with the Dallas Cowboys to teach and motivate the Liberty Christian athletes; and WHEREAS, Through countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, the Liberty Christian Warriors realized their season-long goal of becoming state champions, and their accomplishments are a source of great pride to their school and to their many supporters in the community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate the Liberty Christian School football team on winning the 2023 TAPPS Division II 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 Warriors as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Thimesch Hayes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 115 was adopted by the House on December 5, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House