By: West S.R. No. 441
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas proudly
1-3 recognizes the Dallas Lincoln High School boys basketball team
1-4 for winning the Class 4A state basketball championship; and
1-5 WHEREAS, The Dallas Lincoln Tigers captured their title
1-6 after defeating Port Arthur Lincoln in an emotional 46-45 battle
1-7 on March 13, 1993; and
1-8 WHEREAS, In the last minutes of the game, the team members
1-9 showed exceptional talent and an amazing ability to regroup after
1-10 a contest that had been closely fought and plagued with turnovers;
1-11 and
1-12 WHEREAS, The Tigers' victory gave Dallas Lincoln a 33-3
1-13 record for the season and its second basketball title in three
1-14 years; and
1-15 WHEREAS, Throughout the season, the Tigers manifested an
1-16 indomitable spirit and fine skills that are a tribute to head
1-17 coach Richard Bacon; and
1-18 WHEREAS, These dedicated basketball players have given
1-19 the citizens of Dallas and the surrounding area a renewed sense
1-20 of pride and have brought excitement to all who follow the high
1-21 school basketball championship games; and
1-22 WHEREAS, Exhibiting perseverance, team unity, and respect
1-23 for the highest ideals of American sportsmanship, team members
2-1 have brought honor to their school and their community; now,
2-2 therefore, be it
2-3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-4 73rd Legislature, hereby commend members of the Dallas Lincoln
2-5 High School boys basketball team on their great victory and
2-6 extend congratulations to Coach Bacon and to each of the players;
2-7 and, be it further
2-8 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-9 the team as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate.
2-10 _____________________________________
2-11 President of the Senate
2-12 I hereby certify that the
2-13 above Resolution was adopted by
2-14 the Senate on March 18, 1993.
2-15 _____________________________________
2-16 Secretary of the Senate
2-17 _____________________________________
2-18 Member, Texas Senate