1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 524
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas proudly recognizes
 1-3     the Crowley High School boys basketball team for winning the
 1-4     Class 4A boys state basketball championship; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, The Eagles captured their title with a 34-4 season
 1-6     record after defeating Port Arthur Lincoln High School 60-51 in a
 1-7     championship showdown; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, Crowley High School forward Jamell Grandberry,
 1-9     named the tournament's most valuable player, deserves exceptional
1-10     praise for scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds; the offense was led
1-11     by forward Kevin Risher with 13 points and guard Jason Smalls with
1-12     12 points; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Other team members contributing to the championship
1-14     victory and outstanding season include Brandon Newton, Terry Shelton,
1-15     Corey Washington, Brian Harston, Detron Forbes, Brandon Harris,
1-16     Brandon Harston, Chika Onyekanne, and David Stevens; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Throughout the season, the team members have
1-18     demonstrated remarkable talent and have manifested the fine skills
1-19     and discipline instilled in them by head coach Gary Surratt; and
1-20           WHEREAS, These dedicated basketball players have given
1-21     the Crowley citizens a renewed sense of pride and have brought
1-22     excitement to all who follow sports in the Tarrant County area;
1-23     and
1-24           WHEREAS, Exhibiting perseverance, team unity, and respect
 2-1     for the highest ideals of American sportsmanship, team members have
 2-2     brought honor to their school and their community; now, therefore,
 2-3     be it
 2-4           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-5     76th Legislature, hereby commend the Crowley High School boys
 2-6     basketball team on its great victory and extend congratulations
 2-7     to Coach Surratt and to each of the players; and, be it further
 2-8           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
 2-9     team as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate.
2-10                                                                Moncrief
2-11                                  ______________________________________
2-12                                          President of the Senate
2-13                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-14                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-15                                  on March 30, 1999.
2-16                                  ______________________________________
2-17                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-18                                  ______________________________________
2-19                                           Member, Texas Senate