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.
Keffer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 131 was adopted by the House on
February 9, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House