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By:  Dawson                                                       H.R. No. 352



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Pearland High School Oilers play their 
homecoming game against South Houston on October 10, 2003, and the 
event provides a fitting opportunity to recognize this outstanding 
Oilers team; and
	WHEREAS, The Pearland Oilers have won more games over the 
past  four years than in the previous 21 years combined, earning 
their 50th victory by defeating the La Porte Bulldogs 35-3 on 
September 26, 2003; moreover, the team has advanced to a school- 
record three consecutive playoff appearances from 2000 to 2002 and 
is poised for its fourth playoff berth in the 2003 season; and
	WHEREAS, Head coach Tony Heath, the winningest coach in 
Pearland football history, ably leads his charges, schooling them 
in the fundamentals of football as well as good sportsmanship; with 
an impressive 51-24 record, Coach Heath has been named the Houston 
Chronicle's 2001 Coach of the Year and the 2001 District 24-5A Coach 
of the Year, and he is a three-time finalist for Coach of the Year 
honors from the prestigious Touchdown Club of Houston; and
	WHEREAS, Through dedication and hard work, the Pearland 
Oilers have proven themselves to be top competitors in their sport, 
making these athletes a source of tremendous pride to Pearland High 
School, to their families, and to all their friends in the 
community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate the Pearland 
High School Oilers football team and head coach Tony Heath for their 
many achievements and extend to them best wishes for the future; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Pearland Oilers as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.