TITLE: Congratulating the Chester High School basketball team on advancing to the University Interscholastic League 1A state playoffs.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Chester High School basketball team on advancing to the University Interscholastic League 1A state playoffs.

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WHEREAS, The Chester High School boys' basketball team capped off a successful 2016-2017 season by advancing to the bi-district round of the University Interscholastic League 1A state playoffs; and WHEREAS, Under the able direction of head coach Cory Hines, the Yellowjackets demonstrated skill and determination throughout the year, facing off against stout competition in their district and finishing the regular season with a commendable 8-4 record to claim their first berth in the playoffs in nearly three decades; and WHEREAS, The Yellowjackets came out strong in the bi-district game, leading at halftime against the squad from Slocum High School, but they ultimately fell short despite a valiant effort, concluding a memorable year; and WHEREAS, Excelling through a true team effort, Chester benefited from the vital contributions made by each member of the roster: Dane Barnes, J. D. Clarke, Jaqualin George, Junior Henson, Colten Martin, J. T. Martin, Cord Neal, Cade Parrish, Seth Read, and Clay Thomson; and WHEREAS, These talented student-athletes have demonstrated hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and they are a source of enduring pride to their school and their many supporters in the local community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Chester High School basketball team on reaching the UIL 1A state playoffs and extend to everyone associated with the team sincere best wishes for the future; 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. White Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 912 was adopted by the House on March 23, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House