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 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
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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.
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2-16                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-17                                  ______________________________________
2-18                                           Member, Texas Senate