By:  Luna, Madla                                      S.C.R. No. 49

              Wentworth, Zaffirini

         97S0802/1                           

                            SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 1-1           WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas takes pride in

 1-2     recognizing the Fox Tech Buffaloes of San Antonio for winning the

 1-3     1997 Class 4A basketball championship; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, Playing before a record crowd at a 4A title game in

 1-5     the Frank Erwin Center, the Buffaloes won their first state title

 1-6     in a hard-fought battle against the Dallas Lincoln Tigers, 68 to

 1-7     59; and

 1-8           WHEREAS, The Buffaloes win over Dallas Lincoln proved that

 1-9     Fox Tech players, working together as a team, can accomplish a

1-10     highly desired goal; and

1-11           WHEREAS, With indomitable fighting spirit and drive, the Fox

1-12     Tech Buffaloes overcame some of the most formidable Class 4A teams

1-13     in the state in their march to victory; and

1-14           WHEREAS, The team members devoted much time and energy to

1-15     practicing the fundamental skills of the game and displayed

1-16     disciplined teamwork in their excellent showing against their

1-17     opponents; and

1-18           WHEREAS, Their highly successful year is a tribute to the

1-19     players' exceptional talent and to their consistent preparation;

1-20     and

1-21           WHEREAS, Coach Gerardo Marquez and the dedicated and talented

1-22     team players deserve recognition for the team's efforts and

1-23     flawless performance; and

 2-1           WHEREAS, Exhibiting perseverance, enthusiasm, and respect for

 2-2     the highest ideals of American sportsmanship, the team members have

 2-3     brought honor to their school and their community; and

 2-4           WHEREAS, The Fox Tech Buffaloes proved themselves champions

 2-5     in every sense of the word, and the Texas Legislature is proud to

 2-6     honor them; now, therefore, be it

 2-7           RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas

 2-8     hereby congratulate the coach and players of San Antonio's Fox Tech

 2-9     for their well-earned laurels in winning the 1997 4A state

2-10     basketball championship and applaud the team for a job well done;

2-11     and, be it further

2-12           RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for this

2-13     excellent team as a token of admiration and esteem of the Texas

2-14     Legislature.