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79S30581 JH-D

By:  Branch                                                       H.R. No. 167



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The wrestling team of Highland Park High School in 
Dallas has distinguished itself by winning two state titles in 
2006: the University Interscholastic League Tournament State 
Championship and the Texas High School Wrestling Coaches 
Association (THSWCA) State Dual Tournament Championship; and
	WHEREAS, This type of double success has become a common 
occurrence for Highland Park's renowned wrestling program; the 
Scots are repeat champions in both tournaments, becoming the first 
team ever to win both titles back-to-back, and have captured the UIL 
state title five times since 1999 and the THSWCA state dual title a 
total of seven times; and
	WHEREAS, The team's 2006 accomplishments were paced by the 
superb performance of senior Frederic Rowsey, who took his second 
consecutive state title in the 180-pound category, capping a 
brilliant high school career that saw him win every match that he 
wrestled in his junior and senior years; and
	WHEREAS, The other team members also enjoyed exceptional 
seasons, including seniors David Baker, A. J. Forsythe, and Drew 
Newman, juniors Kyle Anderson, Chase Gallatin, Ted Gambordella, and 
Zach Vick, and freshman Briggs Montgomery; in total, five Highland 
Park wrestlers earned all-state honors for their accomplishments at 
the UIL state tournament; and
	WHEREAS, Success doesn't come without astute direction, and 
the Scots' victorious season was masterminded by head coach Tim 
Marzuola, who has been synonymous with Highland Park wrestling 
since forming the school's first team in 1982; moreover, the Scots 
received important assistance from team trainer Jay Harris; and
	WHEREAS, In compiling a 27-3 dual record for 2006 and 
claiming two state championships, these talented athletes have 
further burnished the reputation of one of the state's premier 
wrestling programs and won the right to stand proudly beside the 
many other fine athletes who have worn the school's blue and gold 
colors; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate the Highland 
Park High School wrestling team for winning the UIL Tournament 
State Championship and the THSWCA State Dual Tournament 
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 the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.