By: Madla S.R. No. 6 1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride 1-4 in recognizing the Iraan High School Braves for winning the 1-5 1996 Class 2A University Interscholastic League football 1-6 championship; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Capturing their first state title in a hard-fought 1-8 battle against the Groveton Indians, Iraan completed a perfect 1-9 season with a 16-0 record; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Their win over Groveton proved that the Braves, 1-11 working together as a team, can accomplish a highly desired goal; 1-12 and 1-13 WHEREAS, With indomitable fighting spirit and drive, the 1-14 Iraan Braves overcame some of the most formidable Class 2A teams 1-15 in the state in their march to victory; and 1-16 WHEREAS, The team devoted much time and energy to practicing 1-17 the fundamental skills of the game and displayed disciplined 1-18 teamwork in their excellent showing against their opponents; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Their highly successful year is a tribute to the 1-20 team's exceptional talent and to their consistent preparation; 1-21 and 1-22 WHEREAS, Coach Larry Hanna, assistant coaches Henry Anderson, 1-23 Randy Doege, Steve Harris, Gary Harvey, Jerry Palmore, Joe Rivas, 2-1 and Ted Sellers, and the dedicated and talented team players 2-2 Cody Emery, Brandon Ramsey, Ross Blackwelder, Robin Hanna, 2-3 Billy Palmore, Tim James, Patrick Smith, Michael Castaneda, 2-4 Clint Smithson, Reinaldo Mendoza, John Rodriguez, Juan Solis, 2-5 Brian Mecham, Derek Wright, Wesley Word, Jose Ibarra, Ryan Rylander, 2-6 Daniel Foley, Hunter Lewis, Peter Lara, Rudy Galindo, Erik Wright, 2-7 Luis Gallegos, Nathan Price, Jeremiah Medina, Jon Aishman, 2-8 Victor Lopez, Eddie Evans, Felipe Bernal, Javier Hernandez, 2-9 Ricky Hill, and Ben Brooks deserve recognition for the team's 2-10 efforts and flawless performance; and 2-11 WHEREAS, Exhibiting perseverance, enthusiasm, and respect for 2-12 the highest ideals of American sportsmanship, the team members 2-13 have brought honor to their school and their community; and 2-14 WHEREAS, The Iraan Braves proved themselves champions in every 2-15 sense of the word, and the Texas Senate is proud to honor them; 2-16 now, therefore, be it 2-17 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-18 75th Legislature, hereby congratulate the coach and players 2-19 of the Iraan High School football team for their well-earned 2-20 laurels in winning the 1996 Class 2A University Interscholastic 2-21 League football championship and applaud the team for a job well 2-22 done; and, be it further 2-23 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-24 this excellent team as a token of admiration and esteem of the 2-25 Texas Senate. 3-1 ______________________________________ 3-2 President of the Senate 3-3 I hereby certify that the above 3-4 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-5 on January 15, 1997. 3-6 ______________________________________ 3-7 Secretary of the Senate 3-8 ______________________________________ 3-9 Member, Texas Senate