79S31042 JTR-D

By:  Casteel                                                      H.R. No. 255



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Boerne High School boys' soccer team has taken 
its first state title in a thrilling match against Wichita Falls 
Rider, and this remarkable achievement is indeed worthy of special 
note; and
	WHEREAS, After 100 minutes of scoreless play in regulation 
and overtime, the 2006 4A State Championship was decided by 
shootout, and it was in these final moments of the game that the 
Greyhounds demonstrated the talent and tenacity of true champions; 
and
	WHEREAS, With his team facing previously undefeated Wichita 
Falls Rider, Boerne coach David Rogers sent his seniors in to do 
battle, trusting them to maintain focused calm in this 
high-pressure situation; and
	WHEREAS, After senior Ken Grimes brought the shootout score 
to 3-2, Boerne's fate fell to junior goalie and tournament MVP 
Denver Williams, who rose to the occasion in spectacular fashion, 
denying Wichita Falls the tying goal and elevating the Greyhounds 
to state champions; and
	WHEREAS, This exciting victory is eloquent testament both to 
the skill and determination of Boerne's team members and to the 
support, training, and inspiration they have drawn from Coach 
Rogers and his staff; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor the Boerne High 
School boys' soccer team on winning the 2006 4A State Championship 
and extend to all those associated with this achievement sincere 
best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the team and its coaching staff as an expression of 
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.