H.C.R. No. 18 



HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The Shallowater High School boys' basketball team 
has made school history by winning the 2004 University 
Interscholastic League Class 2A state championship, the program's 
first state crown; and
	WHEREAS, Facing Clarksville in the state tournament's 
semifinal round, the Shallowater Mustangs put on a textbook 
demonstration of hardwood excellence and cruised to a 62-46 
victory; and
	WHEREAS, This spirited Mustang team met Argyle High School in 
the championship game; refusing to be denied, the players fought 
hard for an overtime 47-45 victory to claim the state title and 
complete the season with an outstanding record of 31 wins against 
only five defeats; and
	WHEREAS, Team members responsible for this superb 
performance are Houston Howell, Tyler Dipprey, Brandon Arencibia, 
Eric Morris, Jared Johnson, Dakota Smith, and Eric Vonberg; head 
coach Ray Morris ably schooled his charges in basketball 
fundamentals while instilling in them the values of good 
sportsmanship; and
	WHEREAS, Eric Morris was named the state tournament's most 
valuable player and was joined by his teammate Houston Howell on the 
state all-tournament team; and
	WHEREAS, These exceptional Mustang athletes, along with 
their coaches and staff, are a tremendous source of pride to the 
students and faculty at Shallowater High School and their many 
supporters in the community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
4th Called Session, hereby congratulate the Shallowater High School 
boys' basketball team on winning the 2004 UIL Class 2A state 
championship and extend to the team members and coaches sincere 
best wishes for continued success and happiness; 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 and Senate.

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   President of the Senate                               Speaker of the House      

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 18 was adopted by the House on May 
11, 2004, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House   

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 18 was adopted by the Senate on May 
17, 2004.    

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                                                      Secretary of the Senate   



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