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78R4339 WMS-D
By: Casteel 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.