H.R. No. 955
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The football team of Lake Travis High School in
Austin again reached the pinnacle of success by winning the
University Interscholastic League 6A Division 1 state championship
on December 17, 2016, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington; and
WHEREAS, Furthering their school's tradition of gridiron
excellence, the Cavaliers advanced through the postseason with
victories against San Antonio Madison, Spring Branch Smithson
Valley, Los Fresnos, Austin Westlake, and Humble Atascocita High
Schools to set up a championship battle against The Woodlands High
School; and
WHEREAS, In the title contest, Lake Travis jumped out to a
commanding 20-point lead in the first quarter and tacked on another
touchdown in the next frame to enter halftime with a 27-6
advantage; the team continued its dominance in the second half,
posting two touchdowns while stifling the Highlanders offense to
win by a final score of 41-13; the triumph earned the squad its
sixth championship crown in school history, an unprecedented feat
in the chronicles of Texas high school football; and
WHEREAS, The Cavaliers were ably piloted by senior
quarterback Charlie Brewer, who was named the Offensive Most
Valuable Player after completing 27 of 37 passes for 361 yards and 4
touchdowns; moreover, Mr. Brewer's season pass completion rate of
77.6 percent earned him a spot in the National Federation of State
High School Associations record book; on the other side of the ball,
the team was paced by senior linebacker Aidan Estrada, who garnered
Defensive MVP honors for notching seven tackles and an
interception; throughout the season, the team also received
valuable contributions from the other members of the roster and
benefited from the guidance of head coach Hank Carter and his staff;
and
WHEREAS, In capturing its sixth state title, the Cavaliers
team has burnished its reputation as one of the finest football
squads in the Lone Star State, and this achievement will be a
tremendous source of pride for these student-athletes and their
many supporters in the community for years to come; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Lake Travis High School
football team on winning the 2016 UIL 6A Division 1 state
championship and extend to everyone associated with the team
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Cavaliers as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Workman
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 955 was adopted by the House on March
30, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House