78S10058 JHS-D

By:  Mabry                                                        H.R. No. 121



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Midway High School Panthers baseball team won 
the 2003 Class 4A State Championship with a hard-fought 4-2 victory 
over Brenham High School, and it is indeed appropriate to pay 
tribute to all those who contributed to this noteworthy 
accomplishment; and
	WHEREAS, The Panthers enjoyed a truly magical season this 
year that included a 22-game winning streak, the successful defense 
of the Lake Highlands High School Baseball Tournament title, and 
several emotional wins over Class 5A teams; in addition, the team 
won the District 15-4A championship and romped through the area and 
regional playoffs before advancing to the state championship 
tournament; and
	WHEREAS, Head coach Tom Gladney stressed the importance of 
teamwork, sportsmanship, and baseball fundamentals throughout the 
long and challenging season, and he was ably supported in his 
efforts by assistant coach Robert Gough, freshman coach Joel Kuehl, 
junior varsity coach Michael Schornack, and trainer Matt Stone; and
	WHEREAS, The team greatly benefited from the support of the 
school's students, faculty, and staff, as well as from the 
dedication of superintendent Dr. Randy Albers, principal Sharron 
Zachry, and athletic director Angie Wishert; and
	WHEREAS, Team members include Thomas Field, Cal Sage, Clay 
King, Ryan Lormand, Neil Christian, David Klumpp, Zac Oliver, Brady 
Conine, Brian Beard, Blake Tully, Dustin Dickerson, Kevin Milligan, 
Matt Czimskey, Greg Johnson, Stephen Besa, Cameron Cooper, Alberto 
Lopez, Matt Lacy, Kevin Hatcher, and Brandon Riley; and
	WHEREAS, These remarkable student-athletes demonstrated a 
commitment to excellence both on and off the field, and the 
thrilling memory of winning the state championship will surely 
remain with them for many years to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor the Midway High 
School Panthers baseball team for winning the 2003 Class 4A State 
Championship and commend the many individuals who shared in this 
achievement; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.