1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 969 1-3 WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is proud to recognize the Ozen 1-4 High School Panthers basketball team of Beaumont for capturing the 1-5 2000-2001 Class 4A state basketball championship after an exciting 1-6 game against the Lanier Voks of San Antonio which the Panthers won, 1-7 58 to 42; and 1-8 WHEREAS, With a basketball program that began three years 1-9 ago, Coach Andre Boutte was able to build a team the first year, 1-10 when they played a junior varsity schedule, give additional 1-11 experience to many of the players the second season, and finally 1-12 win the state title the third season, capping an undefeated season; 1-13 and 1-14 WHEREAS, With indomitable fighting spirit and drive, the 1-15 Ozen Panthers played some of the most formidable basketball teams 1-16 in the state, giving Ozen exceptional experience in their march to 1-17 victory; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Their highly successful year is a tribute to 1-19 Reginald Tyrrel, James Wilson, Desmond Cooper, Jason Breckinridge, 1-20 Keena Young, Anthony Daigle, Kendrick Perkins, Michael Thomas, 1-21 Javin Clover, Brandon Rideau, Tigee Rideaux, Jason Dabney, 1-22 Tyrone Haynes, Thomas Sigee, Albert Marshall, Brandon Chappell, 2-1 Allen Colbert, Wesley Bryant, Allen James, and Rayburn Morris 2-2 and to head coach Andre Boutte, assistant coaches Harry Gunner, 2-3 Marquis Saveat, Harvey Bobs, Jr., John Clayton, Michael Ryals, and 2-4 Walter Yates, Jr., and trainer Shawn Klinger; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Exhibiting perseverance, enthusiasm, and respect 2-6 for the highest ideals of American sportsmanship, the team members 2-7 have brought honor to their school and their community; now, 2-8 therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-10 77th Legislature, hereby congratulate the Ozen High School 2-11 Panthers basketball team of Beaumont for winning the Class 4A 2-12 state basketball championship; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-14 the team as an expression of highest regard from the Texas Senate. 2-15 Bernsen 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 President of the Senate 2-18 I hereby certify that the above 2-19 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-20 on May 8, 2001. 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Secretary of the Senate 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 Member, Texas Senate