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 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
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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.
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2-15                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-17                                           Member, Texas Senate