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78S41359 JHS-D

By:  Gallego                                                    H.C.R. No. 20 



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The Sul Ross State University men's basketball team 
has completed a season to remember, repeating as American Southwest 
Conference West Division champs, winning the American Southwest 
Conference title, and advancing to the Sweet 16 in the 2004 NCAA 
Division III tournament; and
	WHEREAS, Led by head coach Doug Davalos, the Lobos captured 
their first American Southwest Conference title and earned an 
automatic berth in the NCAA tournament after defeating The 
University of Texas at Dallas and defending champ Mississippi 
College; and
	WHEREAS, Coach Davalos was instrumental in the team's 
success, inspiring his young players with his remarkable work 
ethic, knowledge of the game, and passion for teaching, while 
leading his team to its first postseason tournament appearance in 
67 years; named American Southwest Conference West Division Coach 
of the Year, this dynamic leader is building on his reputation as 
one of the Lone Star State's up-and-coming young coaches; and
	WHEREAS, The team finished the season with an impressive 21-9 
record that included exciting victories over the University of 
Dallas and Trinity University in the first two rounds of the 
national tournament; the only Texas team to reach the Sweet 16, the 
Lobos exceeded expectations throughout the year, winning through a 
combination of skill, teamwork, and desire; and
	WHEREAS, Dedication and commitment to excellence were 
demonstrated by team members Omar Pineda of Alpine, Xavier Milligan 
of El Paso, Sidney Hooper of Andrews, Larry Morales of El Paso, 
Austin Mathis of Odessa, Rick Herrera of Alamogordo, New Mexico, 
Andre Wright of El Paso, Chris Packer of Midland, Aaron Hardwick of 
El Paso, Hugh Morrissey of El Paso, Michael Ortega of Clint, Derric 
Workman of Odessa, Rockland Owens of Wharton, Robert Romero of San 
Marcos, and Justin Steward of Texico, New Mexico; and
	WHEREAS, These exemplary student athletes have excelled in 
their efforts both on and off the court, making vital contributions 
to the overall success of the basketball program, and it is most 
appropriate to honor them for an outstanding season; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Coach Doug Davalos and the 
Sul Ross State University Lobos on their outstanding 2003-2004 
season and extend best wishes for continued success to all those 
associated with the team; 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.