SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 638
	WHEREAS, The Duncanville High School girls' basketball
	team again reached the pinnacle of success by winning the
	University Interscholastic League 6A state championship on
	March 4, 2017, at the Alamodome in San Antonio; and
	WHEREAS, During their thrilling postseason run, the
	Pantherettes dispatched teams from Shoemaker, Plano West Senior,
	DeSoto, Keller, South Grand Prairie, and Converse Judson High
	Schools to set up a championship battle against Cypress Ranch
	High; and
	WHEREAS, In the title contest, the Pantherettes came
	roaring back from a first-quarter deficit to enter halftime with
	a 33-31 edge; never trailing again, Duncanville went on to clinch
	the trophy by a final score of 76-65; the triumph marked the
	team's second consecutive state crown and the 10th girls'
	basketball title in school history and capped an unforgettable
	season in which the squad compiled an impressive record of 39
	wins and just two losses; and
	WHEREAS, Pacing the group was junior guard-forward
	Zarielle Green, who was named the game's Most Valuable Player
	after tallying 25 points and seven rebounds; Zarielle was joined
	on the All-Tournament team by fellow Duncanville standouts Starr
	Jacobs, a junior forward-center, and Aniya Thomas, a junior
	guard; throughout the season, the Pantherettes also received
	valuable contributions from the other members of the roster:
	Nina Alvarez, Angel Flowers, Aakilah Caldwell, Tae Davis,
	LaMoyah Lott, Tiara Franklin, Hannah Gusters, Krislyn Marsh, and
	Lauryn Bowie; they were ably guided by head coach Cathy
	Self-Morgan, who notched her 1,100th career victory with the
	title win, and assistant coaches Destiny Castillo, Stephanie
	Cooper, Teranie Thomas, and Thomas Webber; and
	WHEREAS, In winning back-to-back state titles, the
	Duncanville Pantherettes have earned a place among the elite
	teams in Texas high school basketball, and this outstanding
	accomplishment will be a source of community pride for many years
	to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby congratulate the Duncanville High School
	girls' basketball team on winning the 2017 University
	Interscholastic League 6A state championship and extend to the
	team's players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for
	continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the team as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on April 19, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate