81R32577 JGH-D By: Gonzalez Toureilles H.R. No. 2155 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Longhorn football team at George West High School established a perfect record of nine wins and zero losses during the 2008 regular season and claimed the 31-2A district championship; and WHEREAS, After besting its three non-district foes early in the year, the Big Blue Wrecking Crew was equally unstoppable against its rivals in 31-2A; a key midseason win came against Dilley High School, which had just one district loss before meeting George West; the Longhorns reeled off 48 points in the first half of that contest and held Dilley to just two touchdowns to seal the victory; and WHEREAS, The most dramatic showdown of 2008 came in the final game of the regular season, when George West matched up against another unbeaten team, the Three Rivers Bulldogs, with the 31-2A title going to the winner; the hard-fought battle remained close until a decisive Longhorn touchdown in the final quarter allowed George West to claim its place as the district's best team; and WHEREAS, With their outstanding play, the Longhorns earned a spot in the 2A Division 1 playoffs, where they won two games and advanced to the state quarterfinals; head coach Gary Davenport and the members of his exceptional team may take justifiable pride in their achievements, which are sure to be remembered by their classmates and hometown supporters for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the George West High School football team on winning the 31-2A district championship and commend the players and coaches for their notable success during the 2008 season; 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.