H.R. No. 1051 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Crane High School boys' golf team captured the overall title at the Crane Invitational tournament on February 27, 2009; and WHEREAS, Demonstrating exceptional skill and concentration, the Golden Crane players bested a number of tough competitors, including teams from Alpine, Kermit, McCarney, Wink, Coahoma, and Van Horn, to take top honors at the meet; moreover, 2009 marks the second consecutive year that the Crane golfers have claimed overall victory at the invitational tournament; and WHEREAS, The Golden Cranes varsity squad posted a combined score of 331 for the top four finishers; Derek Means shot a 75 to lead the pack, followed by Jordan Cavazos with a score of 77, Jacob Lowery with an 88, and Cody Black with a 91; Kaleb Kea, Austin Rawls, Teague Esparza, Jonathan Harrell, Cristian Venegas, Kyle Day, Dustin Allaire, and Michael King also turned in solid rounds for the team; and WHEREAS, In claiming their victory, the Crane team members were guided by coach Trey Morgan, whose expertise has helped these talented student-athletes to perform at the highest level; and WHEREAS, Winning an invitational tournament requires focus, determination, and a commitment to excellence, and the members of the Golden Cranes squad may take justifiable pride in their hard work and exceptional performance; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Crane High School boys' golf team on winning the overall title at the 2009 Crane Invitational tournament and extend to its members 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. Craddick ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1051 was adopted by the House on April 9, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House