78R17180 WMS-D

By:  Crownover                                                    H.R. No. 1437



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Denton Ryan High School Raider football team 
ascended to the pinnacle of success by winning the 2002 UIL Class 
4A, Division II, state championship, and this notable achievement 
merits commendation; and
	WHEREAS, Facing Brenham High School in the title contest, 
these exceptional Raider players refused to be denied, 
demonstrating true championship heart in completely dominating 
their opponent 38-8, to claim the coveted crown and complete their 
campaign with a record of 15-1; and
	WHEREAS, The season's outstanding success was a result of 
total dedication to the team concept by players Rashid Washington, 
Caleb McCool, Myron Newberry, Derek Lokey, Charlie Jefferson, 
Justin Akers, Xavier Kelley, Louis Ordonez, Juan San Miguel, Nathan 
Haskins, John Brice, Kevin Gajdos, Jarvis Moss, Daniel Lopez, David 
Macias, Jesse Villarreal, Jackie Smith, Armand Kohandani, James 
Battle, Blake Kelsey, Chris Jones, Derrick Brent, Ishie Odeuwgu, 
Josh Pulattie, Monty Hoke, Chris Lawson, Jason Roddy, Zach 
Highfill, Chris Richard, Jeremy Spitler, William Dowdy, Josh 
Kitchens, Justin Willis, Jeremy Putnam, Eric Hoenig, Josh Howard, 
Calcius Williams, James Turbeville, Chris Klootwyk, Sam Collins, 
Earl Goldsmith, Juan Valdez, Philip Jones, Chase Pruett, Demontre 
Black, Blake Strickland, Kerry Woodson, Anthony Robertson, Michael 
Pavur, Brian Murphy, Quinnton Turnipseed, Rickey Cooper, Matt Ross, 
Matt Parish, Chad Davis, Connor Walling, Waymond Roberts, Cleveland 
Oliver, Ryan White, Brandon Wilson, Fred Moore, Daniel Goss, Julius 
Roberts, Cody Lewis, Jerry Aguirre, Ryan Ruckel, Justin Fenty, Acho 
Orabuchi, Evan Cohen, Aaron Stubblefield, and D'Andre Berry; and
	WHEREAS, Head coach Joey Florence provided his charges with 
exceptional leadership and guidance, and he was ably supported in 
his efforts by assistant coaches David Thomas, Dave Henigan, Eric 
Lokey, Kyle Burch, Adrian Eaglin, Jared Moffatt, Ramone Archie, 
Tommy Blair, Kris Slivocka, Matt Young, Scott Doring, Bret Warnack, 
and Vernon Reeves; superintendent, Dr. Ray Braswell; principal, Dr. 
Ellen Fuller; athletic director, Ken Purcell; band director, Ray 
Staniszewski; and trainers Jeff Jones and Sharon Winn; as well as 
others who have supported the team, including Heather Severding, 
Mandy Pardon, and Mandy Duncan and their cheerleaders, honor guard 
members, and drill team members; and
	WHEREAS, The Raider football players, with their coaches and 
staff, are a source of continuing pride to all those associated with 
Ryan High School, and it is indeed appropriate that the team 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 members of the Denton Ryan High 
School Raider football team on winning the 2002 UIL Class 4A, 
Division II, state title, 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 Denton Ryan High School as an expression of high regard 
by the Texas House of Representatives.