81R4966 BGU-D By: Keffer H.R. No. 131 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Cisco High School Loboes football team had an exceptional 2008 season, reaching the University Interscholastic League 2A Division 2 state championship game for the third time in seven years; and WHEREAS, Finishing the year with a record of 14 wins and 2 losses, the Loboes' thrilling run through the playoffs included victories over Henrietta, Bangs, Lubbock Roosevelt, Idalou, and Pottsboro before it ended with a hard-fought loss to Daingerfield in the title game; and WHEREAS, Several Cisco players were recognized with all-district 6-2A honors in 2008; Josh Bridges was named offensive Most Valuable Player while also making the first team as a defensive back; others to garner first-team honors were Joe Wells, Richard Stogner, Cory Pippen, Russell Adams, Stormy Smothers, and Robert Medina; the second team included Kaleb Eaker, Evan Herod, Vegas Hastings, Tyler Cooper, Trevor Honea, Bradley Toler, Mason Gassett, and Tanner Garcia; and WHEREAS, The Loboes also received essential contributions from the other members of the roster: Dan Carney, Cody Griffith, Erick Miller, Nathan Addison, Austin Busby, Thomas Hernandez, Javier Reyna, Cody Joyner, Justin Harrison, Kolton Preston, and Colt Sanchez; and WHEREAS, Ably guided by head coach Brent West, these 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 Cisco High School football team on its outstanding 2008 season and extend sincere best wishes to the players, coaches, and staff 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.