H.R. No. 1116
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Henderson High School football team won the 2010
University Interscholastic League 3A Division 1 state championship
with a victory over Chapel Hill High School on December 10, 2010, at
Cowboys Stadium in Arlington; and
WHEREAS, In the title game, quarterback and offensive most
valuable player Del Barnes completed 18 of 23 passes for 147 yards,
connecting with Grayland Dunams and LaMarcus Brown for touchdowns,
while Cord Fletcher scored on a running play, building a 21-7
Henderson lead at halftime; Jay O'Neal delivered a clutch 47-yard
touchdown run to put the Lions up 28-14 late in the third quarter,
and when the final seconds ticked off the clock, the team claimed a
28-21 win and the state championship; and
WHEREAS, The Henderson defense played a key role in the
triumph, holding the formidable Chapel Hill team to less than 300
total yards, far below the 450 yards the Bulldogs had been averaging
throughout the season; the Lions registered nine sacks, including
four by defensive MVP Corey Fletcher and three by Jordan Leake, and
Mr. Leake also recovered a fumble; and
WHEREAS, Throughout this extraordinary season, head coach
Dickey Meeks provided exceptional guidance and inspiration to his
players, leading them to a 13-2 record; known as the "comeback team"
for its ability to reverse deficits, Henderson notched an
especially notable 35-32 victory against Pittsburg High School
midway through the season, after trailing 29-6 at halftime; and
WHEREAS, Winning a state title is the culmination of
countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to
excellence, and these dedicated student-athletes may take
justifiable pride in their outstanding accomplishment; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Henderson High School Lions
football team on winning the 2010 UIL 3A Division 1 state
championship and extend to the players, coaches, and staff sincere
best wishes 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.
Hopson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1116 was adopted by the House on April
14, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House