SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 143 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Garden City High School Bearkats six-man football team, which recently won its second consecutive Division I state championship title by defeating the Throckmorton High School Greyhounds by a score of 82-68; and WHEREAS, These young athletes have demonstrated great talent and perseverance over the course of the season; team members Blayne Batla, Brody Halfmann, Bryson Batla, Colton Belew, Brian Hirt, Reggie Halfmann, Corbin Davis, Ismael Olveda, Chapman Royall, Jacob Dalton, Aaron Long, Sam Miller, Ruben Mier, Dillon Koenning, Peyton Schaefer, Josh Colunga, Austin Odom, Shawn Walker, July Jost, Juan Bustos, Brett Chudej, Frankie Zuniga, Cody Halfmann, Ian Schaefer, Brandon Gartman, Jonathan Young, and Frankie Mier can all take great pride in their outstanding performance; and WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership of head coach Vance Jones, and with the aid of assistant coaches Koby Abney, Alonzo Garcia, Matt Odom, and Darrell Hunt, the Bearkats have developed exceptional teamwork and discipline; and WHEREAS, Principal and athletic director Ken Hoskins and superintendent Steve Long provided important support; under the sponsorship of Candy Jones, cheerleaders Sarah Avery, Britni Cook, Shanna Halfmann, Rachel Hirt, Taylor Hughes, and Jesse Jones, along with mascot Katy Multer, provided inspiration; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend the Garden City High School Bearkats six-man football team on its outstanding season and extend congratulations to team members on their second consecutive state championship title; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Seliger ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 31, 2011. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate