1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 713
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas proudly recognizes
 1-3     the Duncanville High School boys basketball team for winning the
 1-4     1998-1999 University Interscholastic League Class 5A championship
 1-5     on March 13, 1999; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Winning the final round by beating Kimball 78-61
 1-7     made the Duncanville Panthers the first 5A school ever to win both
 1-8     basketball and football championship titles in the same season; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Coming off a 35-3 season, these state champions
1-10     never lost sight of their dream to win the state title, and to play
1-11     in the final round against the Kimball Knights, who had won the
1-12     last four meetings, made the victory twice as significant; and
1-13           WHEREAS, In a concerted team effort, these dedicated young
1-14     men believed in themselves and brought to the court a fierce
1-15     fighting spirit and indomitable drive; and
1-16           WHEREAS, For their dedication to the game and the honor they
1-17     have brought to their school and their community, these fine young
1-18     men and their coaches merit recognition:  Tre' Johnson, Doug Jones,
1-19     Roosevelt Brown, Victor Sobers, Ken Hendrix, Terrance Johnson,
1-20     Kevin Lake, Greg Ware, Hassan Conteh, Brandon Cregler,
1-21     Brian Boddicker, Ryan Randle, David Sykes, head coach Phil McNeely,
1-22     and assistant coach Dean McGuire; and
1-23           WHEREAS, Also deserving of recognition are Athletic Director
1-24     Bob Alpert, trainers Dave Burton and Julie Torre, student trainer
 2-1     Channon Jackson, and student managers Ricky Jesperson, Lee Gray,
 2-2     Zarquala Murrell, Akilah Davis, Crystal Ware, and Shandra Lane; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, The Duncanville Panthers exhibited perseverance,
 2-4     team unity, and respect for the highest ideals of American
 2-5     sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it
 2-6           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-7     76th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Duncanville
 2-8     boys basketball team on their great victory and extend
 2-9     congratulations to the coaches and each of the team players;
2-10     and, be it further
2-11           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them as
2-12     a token of esteem of the Texas Senate.
2-13                                                                  Nelson
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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 22, 1999.
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2-20                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-21                                  ______________________________________
2-22                                           Member, Texas Senate