TITLE: Congratulating Matt Jones of DeSoto on winning the 2014-2015 Division I national championship as a member of the Duke University men's basketball team.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Matt Jones of DeSoto on winning the 2014-2015 Division I national championship as a member of the Duke University men's basketball team.

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WHEREAS, Matt Jones of DeSoto enjoyed an outstanding sophomore season as a member of the Duke University men's basketball team, helping the Blue Devils capture the 2014-2015 NCAA Division I national championship; and WHEREAS, The son of Mark and Arolynn Jones, Matt Jones was a four-year letterman for the DeSoto High boys' basketball team; he led the Eagles to an impressive 131-18 overall record during his high school career, and he was selected to the 2013 McDonald's All American West Team for his outstanding efforts on the hardwood; moreover, he competed in the Jordan Brand Classic as a member of the West squad and was named to the MaxPreps All-American second team as a junior; and WHEREAS, Highly touted by a number of national recruiting services, Mr. Jones ultimately chose to play for Duke University and legendary head coach Mike Krzyzewski; he saw action in 32 games and started four contests as a freshman, displaying strong defensive instincts and providing important depth from the bench throughout the year; he played an important role in Duke's championship season, contributing valuable minutes and chipping in offensively with six points per game as the Blue Devils reached the Final Four; he scored seven points and tallied two steals and two assists in the national semifinal against Michigan State University, and he enjoyed another solid performance in the title game as the Blue Devils claimed the national title with a 68-63 victory over the University of Wisconsin; and WHEREAS, Matt Jones has demonstrated the skill, determination, and perseverance that are the hallmarks of successful athletes, and those qualities are sure to serve him well in the years ahead; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Matt Jones on winning the 2014-2015 national championship as a member of the Duke University basketball team and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued achievement on and off the court; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Jones as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Giddings Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2824 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House