81R12962 BGU-D
By: Otto H.R. No. 1035
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Dayton High School Broncos football team had an
exceptional 2008 season, reaching the University Interscholastic
League 4A Division 2 state championship game, an achievement never
previously attained by the school in the sport of football; and
WHEREAS, After starting the season with one win and one loss,
followed by a 25-day delay in their schedule caused by Hurricane
Ike, the Broncos reeled off 12 consecutive victories to earn their
spot in the state title game; and
WHEREAS, Sparked by the brilliant play of Parade All-America
wide receiver A. J. Dugat, Dayton's stellar 13-2 season included a
victory over C. E. King that clinched the District 19 crown, as well
as playoff victories over Livingston, Elgin, Rosenburg Terry,
Brenham, and Kerrville Tivy; and
WHEREAS, Even in defeat, the Broncos managed to make history
in the state championship game, where they fell to Sulphur Springs
by a score of 69-49 in a shootout that electrified the roaring crowd
of 17,000 at the Alamodome in San Antonio; the two teams combined
for an astounding 1,402 yards of offense and 63 first downs, while
the 118 total points were the most ever recorded in a UIL 11-man
football state final; and
WHEREAS, Ably guided by head coach and athletic director
Jerry Stewart, Dayton's dedicated student-athletes have earned the
respect and admiration of their many supporters in the community,
and the hard work and commitment to excellence that they
demonstrated throughout the year will serve them well in all of
their future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Dayton High School Broncos
football team on its outstanding 2008 season 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 team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.