TITLE: Congratulating Justin Jackson of Tomball on helping the University of North Carolina men's basketball team win the 2017 NCAA national championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Justin Jackson of Tomball on helping the University of North Carolina men's basketball team win the 2017 NCAA national championship.

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WHEREAS, Justin Jackson of Tomball enjoyed an unforgettable season with the University of North Carolina men's basketball team that culminated in a resounding victory at the 2017 NCAA national championship on April 3 in Glendale, Arizona; and WHEREAS, The son of Lloyd and Sharon Jackson, Justin Jackson is currently majoring in exercise and sport science at UNC; the junior forward-guard has played for the Tar Heels during three consecutive seasons, collecting a total of 1,626 points, 481 rebounds, and 314 assists; and WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson was a vital member of the team throughout the 2016-2017 regular season, helping it compile an impressive record of 27 wins and only 7 losses en route to the NCAA Tournament; he continued to dazzle in the postseason and piloted his squad to victories over Texas Southern University, the University of Arkansas, Butler University, the University of Kentucky, and the University of Oregon to reach the finals against Gonzaga University; and WHEREAS, In the nail-biter title contest, UNC was evenly matched throughout the opening half but trailed its opponent 35-32 at intermission; the Tar Heels came roaring back in the second frame, and they overpowered Gonzaga on both sides of the ball to clinch the national crown by a final score of 71-65; Mr. Jackson contributed 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists to his team's impressive win; and WHEREAS, In tribute to his dominance all season long, Mr. Jackson earned All-America First Team honors and was selected as the 2017 Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year, and this talented athlete now plans to enter the 2017 NBA Draft; and WHEREAS, Demonstrating hard work, fine sportsmanship, and an unwavering commitment to excellence along the way, Justin Jackson capped a storybook season with a triumph that secured his place in the annals of college basketball, and his remarkable achievements are a source of great pride to his fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Justin Jackson on helping the University of North Carolina men's basketball team win the 2017 NCAA national championship and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Jackson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Oliverson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2215 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House