H.R. No. 2528
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The football team of Katy High School put together
yet another exceptional season in 2009, coming within one victory
of winning the University Interscholastic League 5A Division 2
state title; and
WHEREAS, During the regular season, the Tigers lost only one
game, and at one point they reeled off three successive shutout
victories during which they outscored their opponents 110 to 0;
after winning the district title, the team advanced through the
playoffs with victories over Houston Stratford, Atascocita, La
Porte, and Clear Springs; in the semifinals, Katy went nose-to-nose
with New Braunfels High in a dramatic matchup of defensive
powerhouses and came away with a 14-6 win; the season concluded in
the championship final, where the Tigers lost a hard-fought game to
Abilene High School to finish as runner-up; and
WHEREAS, The team's 14-2 record and thrilling playoff run
continued the tradition of excellence that has become a hallmark of
Tiger football; since 2000, the school has claimed four state
championships and has been a perennial contender for the title,
reaching the quarterfinal round of the playoffs or beyond each year
but one; head coach Gary Joseph has guided the program since 2004,
and his dedication to shaping young lives has helped numerous Katy
students to reach their full potential, both on and off the field;
and
WHEREAS, The hard work and commitment to excellence
demonstrated by the members of the Katy High School football team
resulted in a memorable 2009 season, and their accomplishments are
a source of great pride to their classmates and to their many
supporters in the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Katy High School football team on its
successful 2009 season and its appearance in the UIL 5A Division 2
title game and extend to the team's athletes, coaches, and staff
sincere best wishes for continued achievement; 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.
Callegari
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2528 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House