83R3835 MGR-D
By: Zerwas H.R. No. 754
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The East Bernard High School football team won the
2012 University Interscholastic League 2A Division 2 state
championship with a victory in the title game held on December 20,
2012, at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington; and
WHEREAS, Matching up against Mildred High School of
Corsicana, the Brahmas excelled with an outstanding team effort;
three players rushed for more than 100 yards, and four players
scored touchdowns as East Bernard put points on the board in eight
of its first nine drives; meanwhile, the defense tallied six sacks
and shut down the Mildred offense for most of the game en route to a
commanding 56-14 win; and
WHEREAS, The triumph in the state final capped a remarkable
season in which the Brahmas went undefeated for the first time in
school history; along the way, they posted numerous shutouts and
toppled highly regarded foes such as defending state champion
Refugio, their opponent in the playoff quarterfinals; and
WHEREAS, Ably guided by head coach Jerry Long and his staff,
the Brahmas also benefited from the strong support of their
classmates and the entire East Bernard community; in attaining
their season-long goal of winning the state crown, these determined
young athletes have become a source of great pride to their fans,
and their exceptional performance on the gridiron in 2012 will long
be remembered and celebrated; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the East Bernard High School
football team on winning the UIL 2A Division 2 state championship
and extend sincere best wishes to the team's players, coaches, and
staff 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.