S.C.R. No. 4

	SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The University of Texas Permian Basin football team
	enjoyed unprecedented success during the 2023 season, capturing the
	program's first Lone Star Conference title and earning the first
	NCAA Division II playoff appearance in the team's eight years of
	competition; and
	WHEREAS, Picked to finish seventh in conference preseason
	polls, the Falcons defied expectations all year long; they opened
	their 2023 campaign with a dominant 96-0 victory over Texas
	College, and in their third game of the season, they embarked on an
	impressive winning streak that included victories over Southwest
	Baptist University, West Texas A&M, Texas A&M
	University-Kingsville, Midwestern State, Eastern New Mexico,
	Angelo State, Western Oregon, and Western New Mexico; and
	WHEREAS, UTPB clinched the league title with a commanding
	42-14 triumph against Central Washington University on November 11
	in front of a home crowd at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland;
	when the final seconds ticked off the clock, the Falcons' overall
	record stood at 10 wins and one loss and a perfect 8-0 in conference
	play, and the players hoisted the LSC championship trophy to the
	delight of their loyal fans; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of the 2023 season, the Falcons have
	received valuable contributions from each member of the roster, and
	these talented student-athletes are ably guided by head coach Kris
	McCullough, offensive coordinator Ryan Lusby, and defensive
	coordinator Dionte Dean; and
	WHEREAS, Winning a conference title represents the
	culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
	commitment to excellence, and the members of the UTPB football team
	may reflect with pride on this outstanding achievement; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas,
	4th Called Session, hereby congratulate The University of Texas
	Permian Basin football team on winning the 2023 Lone Star
	Conference championship 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 and Senate.
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	President of the Senate	Speaker of the House
	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 4 was adopted by the Senate
	on November 16, 2023.
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	Secretary of the Senate
	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 4 was adopted by the House
	on December 5, 2023.
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	Chief Clerk of the House
	Approved:
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	Date
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	Governor