H.R. No. 359
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Continuing a notable tradition of success on the
gridiron, the Crowell High School football team captured the 2014
University Interscholastic League Six-Man 1A Division 1 state
championship on December 13, 2014, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington;
and
WHEREAS, The Wildcats claimed their second consecutive state
championship with a dominating 62-16 triumph over May High School,
in a rematch of the 2013 title game; Crowell's explosive offense
proved too much for its opponent to handle, as the team tallied 56
first-half points and closed the game out with a third-quarter
score that invoked the 45-point "mercy rule"; and
WHEREAS, Pacing the Wildcats offense was quarterback
Mitchell Parsley, who racked up 224 total yards and accounted for
seven touchdowns on his way to earning the Offensive Most Valuable
Player award; the Crowell defense was led by linebacker Steven
Perez, who was named the game's defensive MVP for his exceptional
efforts; and
WHEREAS, Following in the tradition of previous Crowell
teams, the Wildcats excelled as a result of the determination
demonstrated by each member of the roster: in addition to
Mr. Parsley and Mr. Perez, the team includes Nathan Moya, Taylor
Burkett, Evan De Los Santos, Joey Taylor, Tyler Durham, Kevin
Strickland, Bucky Robinson, Nathan Richardson, Will Hogan, Rylie
Kajs, Javier Aguilera, Danny De La Pena, Tristen Hayes, Nick
Gonzales, Jared Brown, Scotty Barberee, and Trevor Johnson; and
WHEREAS, The 2014 Crowell squad thrived under the leadership
of head coach Nathan Hayes, as they compiled the school's first
undefeated record, with 14 wins and no losses; moreover, the
Wildcats received additional guidance from defensive coordinator
Reece Walker and assistant coaches Anthony Barrera and Scott
Bearden; and
WHEREAS, Winning consecutive state championships is a rare
feat that requires countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
commitment to excellence, and the members of the Crowell High
School football team may take justifiable pride in their remarkable
accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Crowell High School football
team on winning the 2014 UIL Six-Man 1A Division 1 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.
Frank
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 359 was adopted by the House on
February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House