By: Cain S.R. No. 844 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Texas Senate takes pleasure in congratulating 1-3 the Texas College 1995 mens basketball team on its highly successful 1-4 season; and 1-5 WHEREAS, After an early season slow start with the team 1-6 posting two wins against 13 losses, the Texas College Steers managed 1-7 to turn the season around to end with 12 wins and 20 losses, thereby 1-8 placing second in the conference; and 1-9 WHEREAS, In post-season play, the Steers continued their 1-10 winning ways and came out victorious in the conference tournament; 1-11 their outstanding achievement is the result of the team's fighting 1-12 spirit and indomitable drive; and 1-13 WHEREAS, The success of the team is a tribute to the 1-14 dedication and skill of the players and the inspiration and guidance 1-15 of their coach; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Acting Head Coach John Thomas has been on the 1-17 coaching staff of Texas College for five years where he has also 1-18 served as assistant coach for both the mens and womens basketball 1-19 teams before becoming fully involved with the mens athletic program; 1-20 over a three-year period, the Texas College mens basketball team won 1-21 two national championships and placed fourth in the National Small 1-22 College Tournament in 1994; and 1-23 WHEREAS, The Texas College mens basketball team has brought 2-1 recognition to themselves, their school, and their community, 2-2 and are to be commended for their notable accomplishments: 2-3 Clifton Bowers, Carl Brown, Tracy Davis, Kenny Evans, Kindred King, 2-4 Bennet Jones, Rodney Lamar, Robert McKenzie, Willie Neal, 2-5 Chris Ratliff, Shelby Robinson, Corey Stewart, Leonard Stewart, 2-6 and Chris Thomas; and Coach John Thomas, Trainer Richard Beamon, 2-7 and Record Keeper Paul Willis; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-9 74th Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the Texas College 2-10 Steers for continued success in their future endeavors; and, be it 2-11 further 2-12 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-13 players and staff as a memento of their 1994-1995 basketball season. 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 President of the Senate 2-16 I hereby certify that the above 2-17 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-18 on April 27, 1995. 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Secretary of the Senate 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Member, Texas Senate