TITLE: Congratulating the Evadale High School girls' basketball team on its successful 2014-2015 season.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Evadale High School girls' basketball team on its successful 2014-2015 season.

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WHEREAS, The Evadale High School girls' basketball team enjoyed a memorable 2014-2015 season, claiming the district title and advancing to the regional semifinals of the University Interscholastic League 2A state playoffs; and WHEREAS, The Lady Rebels put together an impressive winning streak late in the year and went undefeated in league play to capture the District 24 2A championship and earn a first-round bye in the state playoffs; and WHEREAS, Evadale opened the postseason against Carlisle High School in a showdown for the area crown; the Lady Rebels jumped out to a double-digit lead at halftime before pulling away in the second half for a dominating 66-37 win; matching up with the squad from Tenaha High School in the following round, Evadale proved up to the task once more, recording a hard-fought 41-40 win; in the regional semifinals, the Lady Rebels turned in another spirited performance but ultimately fell to Hubbard High School to bring the year to a close; and WHEREAS, The notable success realized by the Lady Rebels stemmed from their team-oriented approach to the game, with valuable contributions coming from each member of the roster; these talented student-athletes were guided by head coach Robert Hollyfield, who inspired his players to perform at the highest level; and WHEREAS, Through skill, determination, and hard work, the members of the Evadale High School Lady Rebels basketball team proudly represented their school and community, and they are indeed deserving of recognition for a job well done; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Evadale High School girls' basketball team on its accomplishments during the 2014-2015 season and extend to the team's players, coaches, and staff 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 of Tyler Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1429 was adopted by the House on April 16, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House