82R5336 JBA-D
By: Laubenberg H.R. No. 138
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Tim Looper has consistently had outstanding success
with the Celina Pee Wee Football sixth-grade boys team, introducing
area youth to the fun, dedication, and camaraderie of organized
athletics; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Looper first learned the sport in his native
Pilot Point, where he played for the local high school; he began
coaching youth football in The Colony in 1987, and while there, his
teams won 94 games while losing only 5, grabbing 8 league Super Bowl
titles along the way; in 1996, he started coaching in Celina, where
his accomplishments have been even more impressive; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of 150 games, Mr. Looper's Celina
teams have won a remarkable 146 times, suffering just 3 losses and 1
tie; they have also won 12 league Super Bowl titles, including 10
championships in a row; athletes who were taught gridiron
fundamentals on his teams have gone on to further success, and his
former players have participated in seven Texas state high school
championship games; and
WHEREAS, Working on a voluntary basis, Mr. Looper not only
teaches winning football to his charges but encourages them to
excel in all aspects of life; he expects exemplary conduct when the
team travels, and he leads the boys in prayer before and after every
game; through the years, he has directly influenced the lives of
more than 1,000 young men, instilling in them a belief that a strong
work ethic will lead to positive results; and
WHEREAS, Through his determined efforts, Coach Looper has
furthered the proud tradition of football excellence and
participation that has long been a hallmark of the Lone Star State,
and he has helped numerous young Texans to develop the character and
commitment they need to become productive citizens; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Tim Looper for his fine work with the
Celina Pee Wee Football sixth-grade boys team and extend to him
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Looper as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.