81R24879 JH-D
By: Walle H.R. No. 1538
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The boys' varsity soccer team from the Sam Houston
Math, Science, and Technology Center in Houston made an outstanding
showing during the 2009 season, qualifying for the University
Interscholastic League 5A playoffs and advancing to the second
round of play; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating a disciplined approach to the game
throughout the year, the Tigers posted a regular-season record of
eight wins, five losses, and three ties and earned a spot in the
postseason for the second consecutive year; and
WHEREAS, Sam Houston matched up against the team from Nimitz
Senior High School in the first round of the playoffs; that
thrilling contest stretched into overtime before the Tigers emerged
with a 1-0 win, claiming the school's first playoff victory in
soccer; they went on to play in the second round, where they fell to
Elsik High School in a hard-fought game; and
WHEREAS, The team's success in 2009 is a source of great pride
to all of the students at Sam Houston and comes during the first
academic year after the school was repurposed to place greater
emphasis on math, science, and technology; by earning the right to
contend for the state title in the playoffs, team members have
provided a positive example of what can be achieved through
dedication and hard work; and
WHEREAS, These determined student-athletes benefited from
the assured leadership of coach Robert Montiel, who not only
schooled the players in on-field fundamentals but stressed the
importance of academic studies and responsible behavior; and
WHEREAS, A key element in the Tigers' winning season was its
defense, which was anchored by Juan P. Ortiz and team captains Aaron
Reyna and Sebastian Mireles; in recognition of his outstanding
play, Mr. Ortiz was voted Defender of the Year by the 20-5A district
coaches, and Edwin Mejia was voted as Co-Goalkeeper of the Year; in
addition, all of the senior players on the squad provided vital
guidance to their younger teammates, helping to forge the Tigers
into a formidable team; and
WHEREAS, With their inspired performances and dedication to
excellence, the members of the Tigers soccer team enjoyed a
memorable 2009 season, and they may take justifiable pride in a job
well done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the boys' soccer team from the Sam
Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center on advancing to the
second round of the UIL 5A playoffs 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.