H.R. No. 416


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Dallas South Oak Cliff High School boys' basketball team captured the 4A state championship on March 11, 2006, at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin; and WHEREAS, Led by Coach James Mays II, the Golden Bears soundly defeated a talented Fort Worth Dunbar team to finish their season with an impressive 30-7 record and possession of the coveted state crown; and WHEREAS, Team members include Darrell Arthur, Kendrake Johnigan, Marquis Smyth, Laroderick Thomas, Frankie Solomon, Fred Girson, Edward Bradley, Israel Milson, Brandon Jones, Ronnie Morgan, J'Mison Morgan, Marquis Jefflo, Johnny Johnson, Jr., Jeremy Wallace, and Michael Cooper; and WHEREAS, Coach Mays received strong support from assistant coaches Derek Stricklin and Anthony Terrell, both of whom helped create a winning atmosphere for the student athletes in their charge; and WHEREAS, Winning a state championship is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication, and the Golden Bears of Dallas South Oak Cliff High have inscribed their names in the annals of Texas high school sports history with their outstanding season and championship victory; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Dallas South Oak Cliff High School on winning the 2006 4A state championship and extend best wishes to Coach Mays, his players and staff, principal Donald Moten, and the other individuals who contributed to this significant achievement; 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. Giddings ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 416 was adopted by the House on May 12, 2006, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House