1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 495 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is always proud to 1-4 recognize the accomplishments of our young citizens, and the Forney 1-5 High School football team is truly deserving of recognition; and 1-6 WHEREAS, As the Class 3A Division II State Finalists, the 1-7 Jackrabbits demonstrated a total team effort in capturing this 1-8 first-ever state finalist title for Forney High School; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The Jackrabbits faced extremely tough opposition 1-10 in the bi-district, area, regional quarter-final, and semi-final 1-11 playoffs, and their victories proved even sweeter with the 1-12 realization of this first-ever title; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Throughout the season the Forney football team 1-14 exhibited skill, determination, and competitiveness under pressure 1-15 in their aggressive offensive ball handling and their outstanding 1-16 defensive maneuvers; and 1-17 WHEREAS, The team's remarkable accomplishments have been 1-18 the result of excellent guidance by their coaches, trainers, and 1-19 managers, the loyal support of their fans, and the selfless team 1-20 spirit that has characterized the season, and it is indeed an honor 2-1 for the Texas Senate to pay tribute to the fine young athletes; 2-2 now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-4 77th Legislature, hereby congratulate the Forney High School 2-5 Jackrabbits on their history-making season as Class 3A Division II 2-6 State Championship Finalists; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-8 team as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-9 Cain 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 President of the Senate 2-12 I hereby certify that the above 2-13 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-14 on March 19, 2001. 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 Secretary of the Senate 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Member, Texas Senate