78S40631 JHS-D
By: Gallego H.R. No. 67
R E S O L U T I O N
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, 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 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, Xavier Milligan, Sidney
Hooper, Larry Morales, Austin Mathis, Rick Herrera, Andre Wright,
Chris Packer, Aaron Hardwick, Hugh Morrissey, Michael Ortega,
Derric Workman, Rockland Owens, Robert Romero, and Justin Steward;
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 House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature, 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.