H.C.R. No. 26
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
1-1 WHEREAS, The Goldthwaite High School football team achieved
1-2 outstanding success during the 1992 season by advancing to the
1-3 state finals in University Interscholastic League (UIL) Class 2A
1-4 football; and
1-5 WHEREAS, Winners of the 1985 Class A state championship, the
1-6 Eagles made their second appearance in a state championship
1-7 football game, reaching the 1992 title game against defending state
1-8 champion Schulenburg High School on an impressive 13-2-1 record and
1-9 thus becoming the first Goldthwaite team ever to compete in the
1-10 Class 2A finals; and
1-11 WHEREAS, The Eagles' many thrilling and decisive victories
1-12 this season included three consecutive shutouts against area rivals
1-13 Ranger, DeLeon, and San Saba that showcased the overwhelming power
1-14 of the team's explosive offense and dominating defense; and
1-15 WHEREAS, Head coach and athletic director Gary Proffitt,
1-16 assistant coaches Tim Spradley, David Knauth, and Kevin Burns, and
1-17 managers Gabino Barrera, Reagan Marshall, and Ray Shockey are to be
1-18 congratulated for their hard work and tremendous skill in shaping
1-19 this excellent team; and
1-20 WHEREAS, The success of the 1992 Eagles can also be
1-21 attributed to the great talent and dedication of the team members:
1-22 Michael Geeslin, Keith Cockrum, Heath Nuckolls, Ryan Rountree,
1-23 Bryan Jernigan, Jon Robello, Craig Auldridge, Cheyenne Horton, Andy
1-24 Beard, Salomon Barrera, Scott Dowell, Jory Sutherland, Culley Carr,
2-1 Kent Schillings, Travis King, Donald Newton, J. J. Boese, Juan
2-2 Siller, Daniel Branton, George Reyes, Tony Slaughter, Paul
2-3 Wiedebusch, Clint Patrick, Luis Barrera, and Brandon Jackson; and
2-4 WHEREAS, The selfless team spirit that united this
2-5 outstanding group of young athletes to form a championship-caliber
2-6 unit also allowed the team to capitalize on the exceptional
2-7 athletic ability of each player, which was evident in the many
2-8 individual honors garnered by the Goldthwaite Eagles; and
2-9 WHEREAS, Quarterback Craig Auldridge and guard and linebacker
2-10 J. J. Boese were selected for the 1992 District 8-2A all-district
2-11 football teams, earning Most Valuable Player honors on the offense
2-12 and defense, respectively; and
2-13 WHEREAS, Eagle players Beard, Newton, Jernigan, Sutherland,
2-14 Robello, Barrera, Carr, Geeslin, Nuckolls, Rountree, and Cockrum
2-15 also were selected for all-district team honors; and
2-16 WHEREAS, Band director Chris Lovejoy, drum major Rachel
2-17 Foster, and the Eagles' exuberant cheerleaders, twirler/flag crew,
2-18 mascot, and cheerleader sponsor also deserve recognition for the
2-19 invaluable support they provided to the team; and
2-20 WHEREAS, These fine young men and their coaches have brought
2-21 great joy and pride to all the citizens of Goldthwaite and have
2-22 achieved honor for their school through a winning combination of
2-23 teamwork and athletic excellence; their extraordinary achievement
2-24 in reaching the 1992 Class 2A state football championship is indeed
2-25 worthy of legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it
2-26 RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas
2-27 hereby congratulate the Goldthwaite High School Eagles on their
3-1 superb performance in 1992 and extend to them best wishes for their
3-2 continued success; and, be it further
3-3 RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
3-4 for district superintendent Grayson Wetzel, principal Alan
3-5 Hildebrand, the coaches, team members, and managers, and for
3-6 prominent display at Goldthwaite High School as an expression of
3-7 high regard by the Texas Legislature.
3-8 prominent display at Goldthwaite High School as an expression of
3-9 high regard by the Texas Legislature.
3-10 Black
3-11 H.C.R. No. 26
3-12 _______________________________ _______________________________
3-13 President of the Senate Speaker of the House
3-14 I certify that H.C.R. No. 26 was adopted by the House on
3-15 March 11, 1993, by a non-record vote.
3-16 _______________________________
3-17 Chief Clerk of the House
3-18 I certify that H.C.R. No. 26 was adopted by the Senate on
3-19 March 15, 1993.
3-20 _______________________________
3-21 Secretary of the Senate
3-22 APPROVED: _____________________
3-23 Date
3-24 _____________________
3-25 Governor