78R3722 JHS-D

By:  Keffer of Eastland                                           H.R. No. 143


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Cisco High School Loboes football team staged a remarkable 13-game turnaround during the past season, setting a Texas high school football record after improving from 2-8 in 2001 to 15-1 in 2002; and WHEREAS, In addition to this historic achievement, the team also reached the state championship game for the first time in the school's history; the Loboes averaged more than 40 points per game before their loss to Rosebud-Lott in the state championship; and WHEREAS, Led by head coach Brent West, the team bears the hallmarks of teamwork, sportsmanship, and determination; Coach West received valuable support from assistant coaches Brian Hulett, James Lane, Patrick Pope, Derrick White, Jason Hutt, and Jeff Whitt; and WHEREAS, Cisco's outstanding season included playoff wins over Anson, Wichita Falls City View, Panhandle, Idalou, Crane, and Winters high schools; team members should be proud of their many positive accomplishments and look forward to even greater success in the future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Coach Brent West and the members of the 2002 Cisco High School Loboes football team on an outstanding season and commend them for their hard work and commitment throughout the season; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Coach West and the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.