H.R. No. 855
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In a season-long demonstration of skill and
determination, the football team from Canutillo High School won the
di
strict title and became the first El Paso-area school to reach the
semifinals of the University Interscholastic League state
playoffs; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a stout defense and a high-powered
offensive attack, the Eagles rebounded from an early-season loss to
win 13 straight contests; Canutillo bested each of its league
opponents in the regular season to capture the District 1-5A crown,
and the team finished the year with an impressive 13-2 overall
record; and
WHEREAS, In the playoffs, the Canutillo players proved they
were more than ready to contend for the 5A Division 2 state
championship, reeling off comfortable wins over Ysleta and Lake
View High Schools in their opening postseason matchups; the Eagles
then battled their way to a last-minute victory over Azle High
School to claim the regional championship before triumphing over
Everman High School by a score of 17-14 to secure the school's
first-ever berth in the state semifinals; there, the team fought
valiantly but ultimately fell to eventual state champion Ennis High
School to bring a memorable season to a close; and
WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, the Eagles
received valuable contributions from each member of the roster;
several players were recognized for their outstanding play, with
Ben Galaviz, Johnny Dunlap, Javier Gomez, and Bo Brooks each
signing scholarships to play football at the collegiate level;
moreover, teammate Jonathan Vogt was named to the Texas Sports
Writers Association All-State Team for Class 5A, and he will
continue his career as a student-athlete at the United States Air
Force Academy; the dedicated athletes of the Canutillo High
football team were guided by head coach Scott Brooks, who inspired
them to play to their full potential throughout an exciting and
history-making season; and
WHEREAS, With their notable gridiron accomplishments, the
Eagles have established a new standard of success for El Paso teams
and earned the admiration of their fellow students and their many
community supporters, and they may reflect with pride on a job well
done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Canutillo High School Eagles on
their success during the 2014 football season and extend to the
team's athletes, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for the
future; 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.
Moody
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 855 was adopted by the House on March
12, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House