HR892 - Congratulating The University of Texas women's basketball team on advancing to the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Division I tournament.

      H.R. No. 892       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The University of Texas women's basketball team   enjoyed an exceptional 2024-2025 season that culminated in a Final   Four berth in the NCAA Division I tournament; and          WHEREAS, Texas finished the regular season with a record of   29-2, including a 15-1 mark in conference play and a perfect ledger   of 15 wins and no losses at home; the Longhorns notched a share of   the Southeastern Conference regular-season championship with their   win over the University of Florida; along the way, the team secured   its first No. 1 ranking in the Associated Press poll in 21 years;   national voting put UT atop the weekly poll for the 49th time dating   to its inaugural appearance at No. 1 in 1980; and          WHEREAS, Entering the "Big Dance" as a top seed, the   Longhorns bested William & Mary in the opening round and defeated   the University of Illinois in the round of 32; moving on to the   Sweet 16, UT dispatched conference foe Tennessee 67-59 to set up an   Elite Eight showdown against second-seeded Texas Christian   University; Madison Booker and Rori Harmon combined for 31 points,   leading UT to a 58-47 victory over the Horned Frogs as the Longhorns   punched their fourth all-time ticket to the Final Four; while Texas   ultimately fell short to South Carolina in the semifinals, the team   furthered the program's legacy of excellence and ended with an   outstanding overall record of 35 wins and only 4 losses; and          WHEREAS, Texas had numerous heroes during its 2024-2025   campaign; Ms. Booker was dubbed the SEC Player of the Year,   Ms. Harmon was selected for the All-Defensive Team, and Jordan Lee   collected All-Freshman honors; the Longhorns also received   valuable contributions over the course of the season from the other   members of the roster: Kyla Oldacre, Bryanna Preston, Laila Phelia,   Shay Holle, Justice Carlton, Jordana Codio, Aaliyah Moore, Sarah   Graves, Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda, Taylor Jones, and Abbie   Boutilier; the team was ably guided by head coach Vic Schaefer, who   was named the SEC Coach of the Year; and          WHEREAS, Playing with exemplary skill, determination, and   teamwork, the UT women's basketball squad has earned a place among   the best Division I teams in the country, and their achievements are   a source of great pride for the university's students, alumni, and   fans; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby congratulate The University of Texas women's   basketball team on advancing to the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA   Division I tournament and extend to the team's players, coaches,   and staff sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas   House of Representatives.     Hinojosa     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 892 was adopted by the House on May   23, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House