H.R. No. 148 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Eddie Villarreal of La Joya High School earned selection to the 2018 Texas Associated Press Sports Editors 6A All-State Football Team, and this accomplishment truly merits special recognition; and WHEREAS, A workhorse running back for the La Joya football team, Mr. Villarreal received honorable mention all-state honors after averaging 6.4 yards per carry and rushing for a total of 1,623 yards and 22 touchdowns during his junior season; and WHEREAS, Mr. Villarreal also turned in an exemplary performance in 2017, when he helped lead the Coyotes to a playoff berth and was named the District 30-6A Co-Offensive Player of the Year; looking ahead to 2019, his dual-threat abilities as a rusher and a pass catcher out of the backfield are expected to play an important part in the La Joya offensive attack; and WHEREAS, Eddie Villarreal has earned a place among the top high school football players in the Lone Star State, and he may indeed take justifiable pride in his achievements on the gridiron; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Eddie Villarreal on earning honorable mention selection to the 2018 Texas Associated Press Sports Editors 6A All-State Football Team and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Villarreal as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Muñoz, Jr. ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 148 was adopted by the House on March 6, 2019, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House