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                                                                  H.R. No. 225



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Bandera High School football team has reached 
the pinnacle of success by winning the 2002 UIL Class 3A, Division 
II, state title, the school's first-ever championship in any sport, 
and this historic achievement merits commendation; and
	WHEREAS, Truly a team of destiny, the Bulldogs faced must-win 
situations in their final two district games and earned victories 
in both to qualify for postseason action; Bandera High School's 
relentless march through the playoffs was a difficult one as they 
faced district champions in every contest and were consistently 
considered to be the underdog; and
	WHEREAS, The championship game pitting the Bulldogs against 
Midland Greenwood High School was one of the most exciting in the  
annals of Texas high school football; with the score tied at the end 
of regulation, the Bandera team refused to be denied, winning the 
thrilling double-overtime contest 27-24 to claim the coveted crown 
and complete the 2002 campaign with a record of 13-3; and
	WHEREAS, Winning the state title was a result of total 
dedication to the team concept by players Brett Hicks, Cody Fields, 
Robert Ickes, Ryan Tierney, Scott Jennings, Chad Thompson, Jessie 
Sierra, Gary Barton, Rusty Bookout, Brad Daigneault, Arron 
Ellinger, Chris Martinez, Dustin Heep, Taylor Koerth, Jeff 
Wilkerson, Matt Postert, Adam Alanis, Syngyn Dodd, Hunter Salyers, 
Warren Parker, Ryan Groomer, Trey Nugent, Bryan Jacobs, Josh 
Faglie, John Paul Lico, Kasey Young, Colton Sells, Dustin Reed, 
Keith Winter, Thomas Burke, Garrison Smith, D. J. Reed, A. J. Caza, 
and Johnny Meaney; and
	WHEREAS, Head coach and athletic director Mike Williamson 
provided his young charges with exemplary leadership and 
inspiration, and he was ably supported in his efforts by assistant 
coaches Steve Kidd, Stan Payne, Bob Shearhart, Russell Joy, Brett 
Morris, Ray Young, John Milner, Eliseo Aguero, and Steve Hoffman; 
and
	WHEREAS, These outstanding young student-athletes, along 
with their coaches and staff, are a source of great pride to all 
those associated with Bandera High School, and it is indeed 
appropriate that they receive special legislative recognition at 
this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the players and coaches of the 
Bandera High School Bulldog football team on winning the 2002 UIL 
Class 3A, Division II, 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 Bandera High School as an 
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                         Casteel

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 225 was adopted by the House on 
February 17, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House