R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, In its first year in Class 2A, the Jarrell High
 1-2     School Cougars boys basketball team had an outstanding 2000 season;
 1-3     and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Skillfully led by head coach Drew Sumner, the
 1-5     Cougars competed in the new District 25 IIA division; after earning
 1-6     second place in district, the team advanced all the way to the area
 1-7     final of the UIL Class 2A state playoffs and finished the season
 1-8     with a superb 21-8 record; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, A number of Cougars were recognized for their
1-10     exceptional performances during the season; Coach Sumner was
1-11     selected as District Coach of the Year; Brandon Hayes was chosen as
1-12     the District Defensive Player of the Year and second team all
1-13     state, while Jontue Fears-Hayes and Brent Arldt were named first
1-14     team all district, James Thomas was named second team all district,
1-15     and Frank Makal and J. T. Sladecek received honorable mention
1-16     recognition; and
1-17           WHEREAS, This remarkable season is an apt reflection of the
1-18     hard work and dedication put forth by all the members of the
1-19     Jarrell High School Cougars boys basketball team, and it is indeed
1-20     appropriate that we pay tribute to them at this time; now,
1-21     therefore, be it
1-22           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-23     Legislature hereby congratulate the Jarrell High School Cougars
1-24     boys basketball team on its stellar season and extend to its
 2-1     players, coaches, and supporters sincere best wishes for continued
 2-2     success and happiness.
                                                                      Krusee
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 1173 was adopted by the House on May
         28, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House