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89(R) HR 1488 - Enrolled version - Bill Text
H.R. No. 1488
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The University of Texas rugby club achieved great
distinction by winning the 2025 Lonestar Conference 7s state
championship; and
WHEREAS, The Longhorns opened tournament play by besting
Texas Tech University 12-7 and tying the University of North Texas
14-14; they next dominated in their contest with Rice University,
posting a commanding 40-0 shutout win to reach the semifinals; and
WHEREAS, There, UT punched its ticket to the finals with a
28-12 decision over Texas State University; the Longhorns then
delivered an exceptional performance in their matchup against
Baylor University, completing their undefeated run through the
bracket with a decisive 19-10 victory to clinch the state title; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of its campaign, UT received
valuable contributions from each member of the roster: Daniel Jing,
Niklas Moelders, Jackson Dubree, Alden King, Dimi Bernitsas, John
Shaheen, Alex Broadnax, Max Leman, Justin Padilla, Troy Toglia,
Reid Powning, J Keeley, and Sal Brancaccio; these talented athletes
were ably guided by head coach Van Stewart and his coaching staff,
which includes Russell Webb, Mark Rooney, and Carter Bentsen; and
WHEREAS, Winning a conference state championship represents
the culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
commitment to excellence, and the members of the Texas rugby team
may indeed reflect with pride on this outstanding achievement; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate The University of Texas rugby club
on winning the 2025 Lonestar Conference 7s state championship and
extend to the players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the club as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Allen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1488 was adopted by the House on June
2, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House