H.C.R. No. 160



HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, In claiming the 2003 UIL Class 3A boys' basketball 
championship, Everman High School joined an elite group of only 
four Texas schools that have garnered state titles in both football 
and basketball in the same school year; and
	WHEREAS, The Bulldogs were voted No. 1 in Class 3A throughout 
the entire season by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches 
and entered the state tournament determined to live up to their 
lofty ranking; facing Tatum High School in the title contest, 
Everman put on a textbook demonstration of hardwood fundamentals en 
route to an overwhelming 72-44 victory; and
	WHEREAS, Each player made significant contributions to the 
team's overall success during the 2002-2003 campaign, including 
Bobby Joshua, who was named the tournament's most valuable player, 
Casey Forge, a member of the all-tournament team, Nick Martin, 
Glenn Brown, Victor Freeman, Jonathan Harrell, Matthew Hall, 
Michael Benton, Marcus Mendez, Brandon Brown, Darius Washington, 
Roscoe Mickens, Calvin Simmons, and Anthony Spoon; and
	WHEREAS, Head coach Brian Hannas provided his young charges 
with exceptional leadership and guidance in helping them to achieve 
their championship dream, and he was ably supported in his efforts 
by assistant coaches Jay Mathieson, Marcus Smith, Steven 
Montgomery, Jay Brown, and Anthony Easley; and
	WHEREAS, The achievements of these talented athletes are a 
source of great pride to all those associated with Everman High 
School, and it is indeed appropriate that they receive special 
legislative recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby congratulate the members of the Everman High School boys' 
basketball team on winning the 2003 UIL Class 3A state championship 
and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for prominent display at Everman High School as an 
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and 
Senate.

                                                                           Lewis




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   President of the Senate                               Speaker of the House      

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 160 was adopted by the House on 
April 3, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House   

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 160 was adopted by the Senate on May 
21, 2003, by a viva-voce vote.

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                                                      Secretary of the Senate   



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              Governor