SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 338
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the players, coaches, and fans of Faith Christian
School in Grapevine and the Gainesville State School for their
inspirational demonstration of sportsmanship at the football
game played between the schools in November, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Mindful of playing a team that plays no home games
and that was without a win for the season, Faith Christian School
head coach Kris Hogan determined that the team members of the
Gainesville State School could benefit from an expression of
support and goodwill; and
WHEREAS, Coach Hogan asked that half of the Faith Christian
School fans at the game cheer for the visiting team; the fans
responded wholeheartedly by creating a spirit line for them to
run through and by cheering for the state school players by name;
and
WHEREAS, Responding to the encouragement of the Faith
Christian School fans, the state school team had one of their
best games of the season; and although they ultimately lost the
game 33-14, their scoring two touchdowns in the game matched the
number of touchdowns they had scored in their previous eight
games; and
WHEREAS, Following the game, players from Gainesville
received a meal for the ride home, a Bible, and an encouraging
letter from a member of the Faith Christian School team; Coach
Mark Williams of the state school expressed deep gratitude on
behalf of his team for this unexpected show of sportsmanship and
fellowship; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend the coaches, players, and fans of
Faith Christian School on their generosity and sportsmanship and
extend to both teams best wishes for future success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the teams as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 3, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate