85R11625 JCD-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 1682
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The football team of Calallen High School in Corpus
Christi enjoyed an exceptional 2016 season, advancing all the way
to the University Interscholastic League 5A Division 2 state
championship game on December 16 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington; and
WHEREAS, During the regular season, the Wildcats dropped
only a single contest and reeled off an impressive eight-game
winning streak to secure the District 30-5A crown; and
WHEREAS, Continuing its commanding play in the postseason,
the team dominated Uvalde High School in the opening round before
recording a shutout against Mercedes High School; the Wildcats
followed that performance with wins over Boerne Champion and
Victoria East High Schools, and then they clinched a spot in the
state finale with a dramatic 31-30 victory against College Station
High School; and
WHEREAS, The Wildcats turned in a valiant performance versus
Aledo High School in the 5A Division 2 championship showdown,
carrying the battle into the final minutes of the game, but they
were ultimately defeated, concluding the season with an outstanding
record of 14 wins and only 2 losses; and
WHEREAS, Excelling with a true team effort, the Wildcats
received valuable contributions from each member of the roster over
the course of the 2016 campaign; these dedicated athletes were ably
guided by head coach Phil Danaher and his staff, whose leadership
and expertise helped inspire the squad to reach its full potential;
and
WHEREAS, Through talent, hard work, and an unwavering
determination to excel, the members of the 2016 Calallen High
School football team are a source of immense pride to their school
and their community, and it is a pleasure to commend them on a job
well done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Calallen High School football
team on its outstanding 2016 season and extend to all those
associated with the team 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.