H.R. No. 8 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Kountze High School 7-on-7 football team has qualified for the 2013 Texas 7-on-7 Association State Tournament; and WHEREAS, These accomplished athletes earned their trip to the state competition after turning in an impressive performance at the qualifying tournament on May 18, 2013; playing in the late spring heat, the team advanced to the finale, where it fell to Jasper High School in a hard-fought match; and WHEREAS, The team's second-place finish allows its members to match their skills against those of other top squads in Texas as they vie for the title of Division II champion at the state tournament on July 11-12, 2013, in Leander; and WHEREAS, These talented young men have distinguished themselves as competitors of exceptional ability and dedication, and they may take justifiable pride in their achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the Kountze High School 7-on-7 football team on qualifying for the 2013 Texas 7-on-7 Association State Tournament and extend to its members sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further R ESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. White ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 8 was adopted by the House on June 25, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House