1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 43 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-4 congratulate the West Orange-Stark Mustangs on earning the 4A 1-5 Division II district championship title; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Exhibiting awesome talent and perseverance 1-7 throughout the season, the team players, the coaches, and their 1-8 trainers deserve to be proud of their efforts and outstanding 1-9 performance; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of their 1-11 coach, Dan R. Hooks, the assistant coaches, and the trainers, the 1-12 Mustangs completed their 10-0 season as state finalists; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Throughout the season, the coaches have provided 1-14 many hours of steadfast support to team members and have been a 1-15 source of inspiration to all the players; and 1-16 WHEREAS, The Mustangs are ranked number one defensively in 1-17 the state, were ranked 16th in the state regular season, and were 1-18 ranked fifth in the state poll in district play; their successful 1-19 season has clearly demonstrated the team's winning spirit, 1-20 discipline, and courage; and 1-21 WHEREAS, The Mustangs' team unity, exceptional skills, and 1-22 respect for the highest ideals of American sportsmanship have 2-1 brought honor to the school and to the community; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Deserving of recognition, the talented members of 2-3 the Mustang team are the following: JaMarqus O'Neal, Cory Collins, 2-4 Quincy Lynch, Jermaine Hope, Jonathan Feathers, Kenton James, 2-5 Joey Byerly, Eric Enard, Bret Barclay, Frank Shuman, James Brown, 2-6 Michael Ledet, Jeff Thibodeaux, Vontearr Edwards, Darrow Judge, 2-7 Shelvy Jefferson, Tommy Cook, Paul Thomas, Kyle Broussard, 2-8 Markee Hudson, Harold Childress, Tyrone Brown, Nick Winters, 2-9 David Sunderland, Delwin Pinkins, Turquoy Riggs, Jason Platt, 2-10 Brandon Locks, Jarrett Byrd, Dustin Madar, Chris Jones, Donald Paul, 2-11 Jonathan Morrow, Warren Gipson, Clint Giron, and Jeff Koob; now, 2-12 therefore, be it 2-13 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-14 77th Legislature, hereby commend the West Orange-Stark Mustangs 2-15 on earning their district championship title; and, be it further 2-16 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-17 the West Orange-Stark Mustangs as an expression of esteem from the 2-18 Texas Senate. 2-19 Bernsen 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 President of the Senate 2-22 I hereby certify that the above 2-23 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-24 on January 17, 2001. 2-25 ______________________________________ 2-26 Secretary of the Senate 2-27 ______________________________________ 2-28 Member, Texas Senate