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                                                                  H.R. No. 1045



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Sul Ross State University men's basketball team 
achieved outstanding success during the 2002-2003 season, winning 
the American Southwest Conference West Division championship and 
advancing to its first postseason competition in 67 years; and
	WHEREAS, Featuring a high-scoring offense and pressure 
defense, the Pack equaled the best men's hoops record in school 
history with 19 wins against only six defeats, and the team was 
particularly effective in conference competition, posting a 12-2 
record in league play; and
	WHEREAS, The Pack's remarkable season was the result of total 
commitment to team goals by players Xavier Milligan, Sidney Hooper, 
Larry Morales, Austin Mathis, Chris Evans, Andre Wright, Chris 
Packer, Jorge Quintero, Hugh Morrissey, Michael Ortego, Derric 
Workman, Rockland Owens, Jerron Goss, Omar Pineda, and Tony Mata; 
and
	WHEREAS, First-year head coach Doug Davalos instilled a 
winning attitude in his charges and inspired them to perform to the 
best of their abilities, laying the groundwork for future success; 
and
	WHEREAS, These outstanding athletes, with their coaches and 
staff, are a source of tremendous pride to all those associated with 
Sul Ross State University, and the team's accomplishments are 
indeed worthy of special legislative recognition at this time; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the members of the Sul Ross State 
University men's basketball team on their exceptional 2002-2003 
campaign 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 the team members and coaching staff as an expression of 
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                         Gallego

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1045 was adopted by the House on May 
23, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House