1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 626 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is always proud to 1-4 recognize the outstanding accomplishments of our young citizens, 1-5 and the Lanier High School Voks boys basketball team is truly 1-6 deserving of recognition; and 1-7 WHEREAS, To the cheers of 14,470 fans at the Erwin Center, 1-8 the Lanier Voks won the thrilling Class 4A state semifinal in 1-9 a hard-fought contest that ended in a score of 50-48; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Exhibiting the perseverance, team unity, and 1-11 discipline with which they had been instilled, the Voks once 1-12 again relied on true grit to overcome their bigger opponents; 1-13 and 1-14 WHEREAS, Under the superb coaching and leadership 1-15 of Head Coach Rudy Bernal, the Lanier Voks attained this 1-16 distinguished accomplishment through hard work, determination, 1-17 and amazing teamwork; and 1-18 WHEREAS, The success of this "Big Hearted" team is a 1-19 tribute to their dedication and the loyal enthusiasm they 1-20 consistently displayed throughout the season; now, therefore, 2-1 be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-3 77th Legislature, hereby commend the Lanier High School boys 2-4 basketball team for winning the 2000-2001 state semifinal and 2-5 extend best wishes for future success; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 2-7 for the team as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-8 Van de Putte 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 President of the Senate 2-11 I hereby certify that the above 2-12 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-13 on April 2, 2001. 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 Secretary of the Senate 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Member, Texas Senate