By Farabee                                             H.R. No. 162
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Wichita Falls High School football team had a
 1-2     stellar 2000 season, and the Coyotes' impressive gridiron
 1-3     accomplishments are deserving of special legislative recognition;
 1-4     and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Head coach Leo Brittain and the rest of the coaching
 1-6     staff skillfully guided the Coyotes to a 14-1 overall record and an
 1-7     appearance in the 2000 UIL Class 4A Division II state football
 1-8     semifinals; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, The Coyotes reached several milestones this season:
1-10     three running backs gained more than 1,000 yards, four linemen
1-11     earned selection to the all-state first team, and the team set a
1-12     school record for most points in a season, with 541; moreover, they
1-13     matched the school's all-time victory total for a single season;
1-14     and
1-15           WHEREAS, Greg Henderson, Detrick Cade, and Joseph Aboussie
1-16     powered Wichita Falls' prolific offensive attack, combining for an
1-17     astounding 4,069 rushing yards and 65 touchdowns; in their five
1-18     playoff games, the Coyotes outscored the opposition 156-72; and
1-19           WHEREAS, Wichita Falls also had a stingy defensive unit that
1-20     was anchored by Tyler Ashley and Thomas Robertson, who each had
1-21     more than 170 tackles; in addition, Rob Daniel had a team-high 7
1-22     sacks and recorded 118 tackles; and
1-23           WHEREAS,  Achieving such an outstanding season required each
1-24     of the talented players to perform to the best of his abilities;
 2-1     the Coyotes' success this year is an apt reflection of their hard
 2-2     work and dedication, and it is indeed appropriate to pay tribute to
 2-3     them at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-4           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-5     Legislature hereby congratulate the 2000 Wichita Falls High School
 2-6     football team on its remarkable season and extend to its team
 2-7     members, coaches, and supporters sincere best wishes for continued
 2-8     good fortune and happiness; and, be it further
 2-9           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-10     prepared for the Wichita Falls High School football team as a token
2-11     of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.