By AverittH.R. No. 721
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 2001 Mexia High School basketball team captured a convincing 7449 victory against Corpus Christi West Oso High School to win the UIL Class 3A boys' state championship, and this outstanding team accomplishment merits special legislative recognition; and
WHEREAS, Head Coach Darrell Collins and assistant coaches Monte Huggins, Shane Adair, and Brad Gibson guided Mexia to the District 193A title and a 332 overall record this season, tying the school record for most wins in a single season; in addition, the coaching staff had the Blackcats ably prepared for their title showdown against a resilient Corpus Christi West Oso team; and
WHEREAS, In the state tournament held at the Frank Erwin Center on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin, the Blackcats relied on their stifling defense, limiting the Bears to 29.5 percent shooting from the floor; the Blackcats' prolific offense was sparked by tournament Most Valuable Player Jesse Kimbrough, who finished the game with 22 points, 14 rebounds, 5 steals, 4 assists, and 3 blocked shots; joining him on the alltournament team were teammates John McGilvray and Rickey Huckaby; and
WHEREAS, The state title also capped a remarkable run for the team's nine seniors, who compiled an impressive 120 wins during their outstanding high school careers and also helped the Blackcats win a state title in 1999; and
WHEREAS, The superb season would not have been possible without the contributions from all of the talented team members, including Marvin Childs, Rickey Huckaby, Sam Chambers, Jesse Kimbrough, Willie Jefferson, Greg Dunn, Freddie Hall, Anthony Johnson, Donavan Smith, John McGilvray, Tony Brooks, Brian Jones, Herman White, Jr., William Henderson, and LaVodges Greer; additional support came from team managers Brandon Dansby and Roger McNeel, bookkeeper David Aguilar, statistician Terry Arnold, Athletic Director Craig Harris, Principal Pam Kreuzburg, and Superintendent Larry Devitt; and
WHEREAS, Through hard work, discipline, and training, the Mexia coaches and players came together to meet their collective goal; the Blackcats' state triumph is a reflection of their commitment and competitive spirit, and it is an appropriate culmination to an exceptional season; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the 2001 Mexia High School basketball team on winning the UIL Class 3A boys' state championship and extend to its members, coaches, and supporters sincere best wishes for continued success and good fortune; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Mexia High School basketball team as a token of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.