H.R. No. 774
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The boys' basketball team from Santa Rosa High
School is competing in the University Interscholastic League state
championship tournament in Austin in March 2009, where the Warriors
are contending for the 2A title; and
WHEREAS, This year marks just the second time that a Santa
Rosa team has appeared in the state finals, the first having taken
place in 1965; a source of great excitement for their classmates and
their countless community supporters, the Warriors have
established a 30-6 record this season and earned a place among the
finest 2A squads in Texas; and
WHEREAS, The team qualified for the state tournament with a
thrilling 63-62 victory in the regional final game against Randolph
High School on March 7; demonstrating the never-say-die spirit that
has marked the squad's play all year long, Santa Rosa tied the game
at the end of regulation with a three-point basket as time expired,
then knocked down the winning shot with just four seconds remaining
in overtime to seize the victory; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the season, the Warriors team has
received exceptional contributions from each of its members: Ivan
Martinez, Ruben Lopez, Danny Theys, Jacob Garcia, Rick Cavazos,
Dario Mendoza, Cris Diaz, Ignacio Serrato, Aaron Ramirez, Mark
Cordero, and Jesus Mosqueta; and
WHEREAS, These determined athletes are guided by head coach
Johnny Cipriano and assistant coaches Omar Guerra and Juan Esparza;
in addition, the team receives vital support from athletic director
Joshua Gonzales and from sport managers Rudy Zamarripa, Joshua
Flores, David Perez, and Tyisha Cipriano; and
WHEREAS, An inspiring team that possesses great talent and
tremendous heart, the Santa Rosa Warriors are proudly representing
their South Texas community in the ultimate showcase for Texas high
school basketball, and they may take justifiable pride in their
outstanding achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the boys' basketball team from
Santa Rosa High School on its appearance in the 2009 UIL state
championship tournament and extend to its players, coaches, and
staff best wishes for success as they battle for the 2A title; 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.
Rios Ybarra
Lucio III
Oliveira
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 774 was adopted by the House on March
19, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House