SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 149

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Charles H. Milby High School basketball team from 
Houston, which recently won the University Interscholastic 
League Class 5A boys state championship title; and
	WHEREAS, The Milby High School Buffaloes were victorious 
in their school's ninth appearance at the state tournament, 
defeating Cedar Hill High School by a score of 72-67; and
	WHEREAS, These young athletes have demonstrated great 
talent and perseverance throughout the school year, ending the 
season with a perfect 39-0 record; team members Tramaine Webster, 
J. J. Robinson, Jawann McClellan, Tavon Bailey, Kevin Quinney, 
Chris Jordan, Chris Ramirez, Larry Posey, Shakari Chandler,
John Williams, and Leon St. Rose can take pride in their 
outstanding performance; and
	WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of 
head coach Jimmy Duffer and assistant coaches Sam Hines,
Lee Hardy, and Sam Benitez and with the assistance of managers 
Angie Marquez, Veronica Del Toro, and Amir Ayyobi, the Buffaloes 
have developed exceptional teamwork and discipline; and
	WHEREAS, Milby High School and the City of Houston are 
proud of the Buffaloes for their hard work, their impressive 
skills, and their fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend the
Charles H. Milby High School basketball team for their successful 
season and congratulate them on winning the boys Class 5A state 
basketball championship; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                        Gallegos




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 14, 2004.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate