SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 315
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Bandera High School Football team for winning the 2002 University Interscholastic League Class 3A, Division II, state title; and WHEREAS, The Bandera Bulldogs ended the season with a record of 13-3 and ably overcame formidable opponents throughout the playoffs to achieve the school's first-ever championship in any sport; and WHEREAS, During the exciting championship game against Midland Greenwood High School, the Bandera Bulldogs broke the tie between the teams in double-overtime, when they pulled ahead with three points to win 27-24; and WHEREAS, Rightfully proud of their championship winning efforts are team 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, The Bulldogs displayed remarkable skill and tenacity as a team under the superior leadership and expertise of Head Coach and Athletic Director Mike Williamson and Assistant Coaches Steve Kidd, Stan Payne, Bob Shearhart, Russell Joy, Brett Morris, Ray Young, John Milner, Eliseo Aguero, and Steve Hoffman; and WHEREAS, The City of Bandera takes great pride in the Bulldogs for their exceptional dedication and talent and for practicing the highest ideals of sportsmanship, and their victorious season has brought great honor to the school and to the community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 78th Legislature, hereby congratulate the Bandera Bulldogs for their outstanding achievements; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Madla ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 6, 2003. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate