SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 714
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Lufkin High School boys' soccer team, which won the
2015 Class 5A state championship; and
WHEREAS, The Lufkin Panthers won the school's first state
title in soccer by defeating the previously unbeaten Georgetown
East View High School Patriots by a score of 3-1; and
WHEREAS, These young student-athletes have demonstrated
great talent and perseverance over the course of the year; they
won their last 26 games in a row to finish the season with a
record of 26-2-1; team members can take great pride in their
outstanding performance; and
WHEREAS, Under the outstanding leadership of head coach
Russell Shaw, the Panthers have developed exceptional teamwork
and discipline; and
WHEREAS, Lufkin High School and the people of East Texas
are proud of the Panthers for their hard work, their impressive
skills, and their fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend the Lufkin High School boys' soccer
team on its successful season and extend congratulations to team
members on winning the 2015 Class 5A state championship; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the Panthers as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Nichols
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 5, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate