H.R. No. 2156
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Alice High School football team completed an
outstanding 2008 regular season, compiling a perfect record of 10
wins and 0 losses and winning the District 31-4A title; and
WHEREAS, Possessing a high-powered offense, the Coyotes
tallied more than 40 points in the majority of their games, while
their stout defense stonewalled opponents time and again; the
team's string of commanding victories included a crucial 35-21 win
against Flour Bluff on October 17 that put Alice at the top of the
standings and led to the school's first district championship since
1985; and
WHEREAS, Guided by head coach Brent Davis and his staff, the
spirited student-athletes of the Alice team made their second
consecutive trip to the playoffs, where they claimed the area
championship and advanced to the regional round of postseason play;
and
WHEREAS, The gridiron triumphs of the Coyotes during 2008
have been a source of great pride for the local community, and this
memorable season will long be treasured by the team's many loyal
supporters; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Alice High School Coyotes
football team on its exceptional 2008 campaign and extend best
wishes to its members 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.
Gonzalez Toureilles
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2156 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House