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 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
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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.
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2-22                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-23                                  ______________________________________
2-24                                           Member, Texas Senate