H.R. No. 54 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Waxahachie High School Indians have attained the 1-2 pinnacle of athletic success, completing the 1992 football season 1-3 with a perfect 16-0 record and claiming the University 1-4 Interscholastic League Class 4A state football championship; and 1-5 WHEREAS, After successfully sweeping through District 13, the 1-6 Indians met Liberty-Eylau in their first playoff contest and 1-7 stormed to a resounding 34-7 victory; and 1-8 WHEREAS, With the area championship at stake, Waxahachie 1-9 dominated Jacksonville in a 39-0 shutout to take the area crown and 1-10 continue their march toward the title; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Taking the field against highly regarded Denison, 1-12 the Indians put on a textbook demonstration of dominance both 1-13 offensively and defensively, cruising to a 56-0 win; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Although a stern test awaited Waxahachie in the 1-15 quarter-final round, this determined Indian squad fought their way 1-16 to a 10-9 victory over Highland Park; and 1-17 WHEREAS, In a stunning exhibition of gridiron perfection, 1-18 Waxahachie demolished Lubbock Estacado by a score of 70-6, earning 1-19 a coveted spot in the Class 4A finals; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Facing defending 4A state titlist A&M Consolidated 1-21 in the championship game, the Indians refused to be intimidated, 1-22 coming from behind to win 28-24 and claiming the crown in a fitting 1-23 finale to a perfect season; and 1-24 WHEREAS, The season's outstanding achievements were the 2-1 result of a total team effort and selfless contributions throughout 2-2 the year from members Sammie Overton, Lejon Jefferson, Isaiah 2-3 Moreland, Dontae Edwards, Marcus Swift, Ryan Stanford, Corey 2-4 Cannon, Lamont Moore, Samson Getinet, Craten Phillips, Corey 2-5 Pointer, John Dollar, Chad Atwood, Chris Cunningham, Vincent Terry, 2-6 Robert Jones, Jabari Russell, Terrance Cooks, Fred Davis, Alex 2-7 Robinson, Patrick Almand, Daryl Dollar, David Farrar, Montae 2-8 Reagor, Richard Cooks, Nathanial Lindsey, Eric Farrar, Marcos 2-9 Cerda, Damon Robinson, Kenny Kacal, John Hernandez, Jeff Jarrell, 2-10 Edward Bullard, Brian Black, Johnny Kuykendall, Jeff Christy, Dean 2-11 Gregory, Brian Maxin, Jason Howard, Jerry Holubec, Chris Welch, 2-12 Mark Tater, Chris Fisher, Javier Vasquez, Lamont Harris, Mike 2-13 Thielen, Joe Garber, Mike Moeglin, Shae McMillan, Travis Allstot, 2-14 Charles Atchison, Steven Buchannan, Corey Crane, Lucas Luera, Joey 2-15 Jenkins, Jason Keese, Cody Crawford, Jeremy Morgan, Clay Sellers, 2-16 and Jason Whiting; and 2-17 WHEREAS, Inspiration and tireless leadership were the 2-18 hallmark of head coach Scott Phillips and he was ably supported 2-19 throughout the season by assistant coaches Thomas Brooks, Charlie 2-20 Carmichael, Danny Lauve, Bill Midkiff, Jim Miller, David Ryon, 2-21 Ricky Don Sargent, Tony Valastro, David Yowell, and Alec Wofford; 2-22 and 2-23 WHEREAS, Invaluable off-the-field contributions were also 2-24 made by trainer Javier "Doc" Solis and student assistants Patrice 2-25 Carson, Chris Keathly, LeeAnn Fletcher, Louis Luera, Cheryl 2-26 Meazell, Andy Sanchez, Mendy Shaver, and Amanda Pigg; and 2-27 WHEREAS, This exemplary group of young men and their coaches 3-1 and staff have been a tremendous source of pride for the students 3-2 and faculty at Waxahachie High School and their many supporters in 3-3 the community, and their exceptional accomplishments have 3-4 rightfully earned them special legislative recognition; now, 3-5 therefore, be it 3-6 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 3-7 Legislature hereby congratulate head coach Scott Phillips and the 3-8 Waxahachie High School Indians on their undefeated season and Class 3-9 4A state football championship; and, be it further 3-10 RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared 3-11 for the members of the team and coaching staff and that a copy be 3-12 prepared for prominent display at Waxahachie High School as an 3-13 expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. 3-14 prepared for prominent display at Waxahachie High School as an 3-15 expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. 3-16 Pitts 3-17 H.R. No. 54 3-18 _______________________________ 3-19 Speaker of the House 3-20 I certify that H.R. No. 54 was adopted by the House on 3-21 January 14, 1993, by a non-record vote. 3-22 _______________________________ 3-23 Chief Clerk of the House