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79S31926 JHS-D

By:  Branch                                                       H.R. No. 744



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The varsity lacrosse squad of St. Mark's School of 
Texas in Dallas enjoyed its finest season ever in 2006, finishing 
the regular season undefeated and ranked number one in the Lone Star 
State; and
	WHEREAS, The Lions, who will play in the Lax.com National 
Championship Tournament in New York in June, are ranked 27th in the 
nation and are one of just 16 teams invited to compete in the 
national championship tournament; and
	WHEREAS, Averaging 13.2 goals per game, while holding 
opponents to just 7.5 goals per game, the Lions scored impressive 
victories over Highland Park and Episcopal School of Dallas during 
the 2006 campaign; the team also had an opportunity to compete 
against the nation's top team, the Boys' Latin School of Maryland, 
in a competitive 18-11 match during its spring break visit to 
Florida; and
	WHEREAS, The team demonstrated remarkable courage by 
overcoming the loss of all-state goalkeeper and beloved teammate 
Brendan Court, whose memory helped drive the Lions to their third 
consecutive SPC Championship and a sterling 14-1 overall record; 
and
	WHEREAS, Team members include Holt Cutler, Kaleb Deslorieux, 
Charlie Dorsaneo, Matthew Eberhart, George Jordan, Robert Neely, 
Spencer Orenstein, Spencer Branch, Michael Bullard, David Gilberg, 
Hawkins Golden, Luke Kline, George Lauinger, Hollis Meyer, Zach 
Streit, Heath Townsend, Jett Aubrey, James Blair, Arthur Brousseau, 
Mark Butler, Michael Chavez, Forest Compton, Florian Dhondt, John 
Bryant, Chris Eubank, Stephen Friedberg, Charlie Goodman, Austin 
Ham, Drew Nicholas, and Justin Utay; and
	WHEREAS, Coach Hayward Lee guided the team to great success 
in 2006, and he was ably supported in the pursuit of excellence by 
assistant coach Byron Lawson, trainer Doc Browning, athletic 
director Mark Sullivan, and headmaster Arnie Holtberg; in addition, 
Dr. Doug Turgeon, Josh Friesen, Ron Turner, the St. Mark's 
maintenance staff, and team mom Carole Jordan contributed to the 
team's notable achievements; and
	WHEREAS, Several players received postseason accolades, 
including all-state honorees Matthew Eberhart, George Jordan, and 
Spencer Branch; all-district honorees Robert Neely, George 
Lauinger, and Heath Townsend; and honorable mention all-district 
honorees Holt Cutler, Charlie Dorsaneo, Kaleb Deslorieux, and 
Hollis Meyer; in addition, Mr. Eberhart, Mr. Jordan, Mr. Neely, 
Mr. Branch, and Mr. Meyer earned all-SPC recognition; and
	WHEREAS, With the national tournament just a few weeks away, 
the St. Mark's Lions are poised to extend their memorable season and 
continue to make school history, and the members of this chamber are 
proud to wish them well as they represent the Lone Star State in New 
York this June; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Coach Hayward 
Lee and the St. Mark's varsity lacrosse team on their outstanding 
season and extend best wishes to the many individuals who 
contributed to the team's 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.