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.
Gonzalez Toureilles
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2155 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House