83R12401 BGU-D By: Anderson H.R. No. 1042 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Lorena Middle School eighth-grade football team achieved great distinction by winning the 2012-2013 District 17-AAA championship; and WHEREAS, Guided by coaches O. C. Pierce, Larry Havard, Aaron Williams, and Marcial Chapa, the Leopards' success was the result of a true team effort, with valuable contributions being made by each member of the roster: Ian Bright, Koby Kirk, Gage King, Shane Pankey, Zach Pierce, Mason Elliott, Ryan Siler, Ricky Delgado, Austin Philbin, Kendall Ledger, Josh Carson, Bobby Black, Knox Hatton, Carter Conradt, Trevor Hoffman, Jake Hutto, Cooper Haigood, Wyatt Faulkinberry, Tristan Moyer, Joseph Lucas, Brandon Dees, Preston Trevino, Mason Sanders, Jayson Swepston, Mike Cervantes, Cole Baker, Jacob Spivey, Hunter Hansen, Derrick Myers, Jeffrey Ward, Jacob Owen, Steven Hugghins, and Hunter Chaudoin; and WHEREAS, Winning a district championship represents the culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and these talented student-athletes may indeed reflect with pride on this memorable achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Lorena Middle School eighth-grade football team on winning the District 17-AAA championship and extend sincere best wishes to the players and coaches 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.