SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 174
WHEREAS, A banner year for Mission Veterans Memorial High
School quarterback Landry Gilpin culminated in his receipt of the
2018 Mr. Texas Football Player of the Year Award, which was
presented by Dave Campbell's Texas Football magazine and Wells
Fargo at the Texas Bowl on December 27 in Houston; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gilpin is the first player from the Rio Grande
Valley to ever receive this highly prestigious title, which in
previous years has been presented to a number of renowned players
who have gone on to further glory in the collegiate and
professional ranks; and
WHEREAS, During the 2018 season, Mr. Gilpin threw for a
record-breaking 4,545 yards and 50 touchdowns, and he also rushed
for 2,115 yards and 32 TDs; he piloted the Patriots through a
successful regular season, and his exceptional play helped the
team reach the quarterfinals of the University Interscholastic
League Class 5A Division 1 playoffs, becoming just the third Rio
Grande Valley squad since 1990 to advance that far into the
postseason; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gilpin also garnered other accolades for his
superlative performance in 2018, including the 5A Offensive
Player of the Year award from the Associated Press Sports Editors
and recognition as the First Team quarterback in the APSE
All-State selections; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his high school career, Landry
Gilpin has distinguished himself as one of the finest football
players in the Lone Star State, and he is indeed deserving of this
coveted honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Landry Gilpin on earning the
2018 Mr. Texas Football Player of the Year Award from Dave
Campbell's Texas Football and Wells Fargo 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. Gilpin as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 11, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate