HR580 - Congratulating Taylor Jones of The University of Texas at Austin women's basketball team on being named the Southeastern Conference Player of the Week.

      H.R. No. 580       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Forney native Taylor Jones of The University of   Texas at Austin women's basketball team was named the Southeastern   Conference Player of the Week on January 28, 2025, providing a   fitting opportunity to recognize her many achievements; and          WHEREAS, A sixth-year senior, Ms. Jones was instrumental in   the Longhorns' 80-76 win over the University of Tennessee on   January 23, recording her sixth double-double of the year with 21   points and a season-high 14 rebounds; she followed up that   performance on January 26 at the University of Mississippi,   igniting UT's offense in the fourth quarter with her clutch play   that produced 10 of her 24 points; her jump shot with two minutes   left tied the game, helping UT to clinch an impressive 61-58   victory; she also corralled six rebounds and blocked three shots;   and          WHEREAS, First gaining acclaim at Dallas Christian School,   Ms. Jones led her team to a pair of state titles and was a two-time   District Most Valuable Player; a five-star recruit, she tallied a   double-double each game of her senior season and finished her high   school career with more than 2,000 points; moreover, she garnered   two Adidas All-American and three All-Texas selections as well as   National Defensive Player of the Year recognition; her skilled play   drew the attention of college scouts, and she signed a letter of   intent with Oregon State University, where she made the Pac-12   All-Freshman and All-Conference Teams; after her junior year, she   transferred to UT, and she has since gone on to play more than 80   games for the Longhorns; in 2023-2024, she was a finalist for the   Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Award and earned All-Big 12 Honorable   Mention accolades; and          WHEREAS, Off the court, Ms. Jones has further distinguished   herself through her participation in numerous community service   activities; in all her endeavors, she benefits from the support of   her parents, Keith and Deanna, her stepmother, Linda, and her   siblings, Tori, Carlie, Morgan, and Tyler; and          WHEREAS, Through her skill, determination, and commitment to   excellence, Taylor Jones has become a source of great pride to   Longhorn basketball fans, and she is truly deserving of this latest   honor; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby congratulate Taylor Jones on being named the SEC   Player of the Week in women's basketball and extend to her sincere   best wishes for the future; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for Ms. Jones as an expression of high regard by the Texas   House of Representatives.     Bell of Kaufman     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 580 was adopted by the House on March   31, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House