TITLE: Congratulating the Judson High School Unified Special Olympics team on winning the 2023 Unified Basketball UIL state championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Judson High School Unified Special Olympics team on winning the 2023 Unified Basketball UIL state championship.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Judson High School Unified Special Olympics team reached the pinnacle of success by winning the 2023 Unified Basketball University Interscholastic League state championship; and WHEREAS, Competing on March 6 in San Antonio, Judson battled for the state crown against the talented team from Huntsville High School; the Rockets turned in an exceptional performance, emerging triumphant by the final score of 33-24 to claim their inaugural state title; and WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, the Rockets received valuable contributions from each member of the roster; these determined student-athletes benefit from the leadership of head coach Amy Paul, an adaptive physical education teacher who serves as the Judson Independent School District head of delegation for Special Olympics; and WHEREAS, Judson is in its second year of participation with Unified Champion Schools, a UIL-sanctioned Special Olympics program that works in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education to promote inclusion and acceptance among students with and without intellectual disabilities; moreover, the initiative fosters the principles of respect, dignity, and unity while empowering youth to create a supportive environment on campus; and WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and the Judson Rockets are a source of great pride to their families, their school, and their many supporters in the community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Judson High School Unified Special Olympics team on winning the 2023 Unified Basketball UIL 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 Rockets as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Lujan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 687 was adopted by the House on April 5, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House