H.R. No. 193
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas A&M University-Commerce football team
reached the pinnacle of success by winning the National Collegiate
Athletic Association Division II national championship in Kansas
City, Kansas, on December 16, 2017; and
WHEREAS, The Lions compiled a stellar overall record of 14
wins and only 1 defeat during 2017, the winningest season in program
history; after capturing the Lone Star Conference crown for the
fourth year in a row, the A&M-Commerce players went on to compile
playoff victories over Winona State, Central Washington, Minnesota
State, and Harding Universities before facing off against the
University of West Florida in the title game; and
WHEREAS, Led by quarterback Luis Perez, who threw for 323
yards and two touchdowns, A&M-Commerce bested West Florida by a
final score of 37-27, securing the university's first NCAA national
title; the victory also marked the 10th consecutive win for the
Lions, giving them the longest undefeated streak in all of Division
II football; and
WHEREAS, A&M-Commerce excelled with a true team effort,
receiving valuable contributions from each member of the roster
over the course of the 2017 campaign; these dedicated athletes were
guided by head coach Colby Carthel and the members of his staff,
whose leadership and expertise helped inspire the squad to play to
its full potential; and
WHEREAS, Through hard work, exceptional skill, and an
enduring commitment to excellence, the 2017 Lions proved themselves
the finest Division II team in the nation, and their achievement
will long be remembered and celebrated by A&M-Commerce students,
alumni, and fans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Texas A&M University-Commerce
football team on winning the 2017 NCAA Division II national
championship and extend to its players, coaches, and staff 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.
Flynn
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 193 was adopted by the House on March
6, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House