H.R. No. 2351
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The boys' soccer team from San Elizario High School
brought its season to a triumphant close by winning the University
Interscholastic League 4A state championship in Georgetown on April
17, 2015; and
WHEREAS, After compiling an impressive regular season record
of 12 wins, 4 losses, and 3 ties, the Eagles began their march
through the postseason, eclipsing tough opponents from Brownwood,
Stephenville, Gainesville, Life Oak Cliff, and Kilgore High Schools
to clinch a finals berth; and
WHEREAS, Facing off against Liberty Hill High School with the
state crown on the line, San Elizario fired the opening salvo with a
goal by junior forward Edwin Marquez, and senior defender Abraham
Escareno later scored a go-ahead point to bring the Eagles into
halftime with a 2-1 edge; senior midfielder Francis Ruiz and junior
forward Marcos Utajara notched goals in the second half to secure a
4-2 Eagles victory and the first soccer state title in school
history; and
WHEREAS, Winning with a true team effort, the Eagles also
received valuable contributions throughout the season from the
other members of the roster: Humberto Aranda, Jaime Armenta,
Jonathon Berumen, Luis Castro, Alexis Cervantes, Edgar Corral,
Brandon Diaz, Jesus Franco, Miguel Arturo Hernandez, Alfredo Lopez,
Alejandro Madrid, Jose Mendoza, Rene Monarez, Angel Rangel, Bryan
Rodriguez, and Jaime Valenzuela; and
WHEREAS, These determined young athletes were ably guided by
head coach Max Sappenfield, athletics director Peter Morales,
assistant coach Mario Espinoza, athletic trainer Jose Rojas, and
student trainer Alfredo DeAnda; and
WHEREAS, Capturing a state title represents the culmination
of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to
excellence, and the members of the San Elizario soccer team will
treasure the memory of this accomplishment for many years to come;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the San Elizario High School boys'
soccer team on winning the 2015 UIL 4A state championship and extend
to the team's players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes 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.
González
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2351 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House