H.R. No. 774



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Laredo Bucks ice hockey team won the 2006 
President's Cup in the Central Hockey League (CHL), besting the 
Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs by a commanding four-games-to-one 
margin in the finals; and
	WHEREAS, After proving their skill in the regular season by 
posting an impressive record of 43 wins, 15 losses, and 6 ties, the 
Bucks made quick work of their competitors in the playoffs, losing 
just four games in the postseason; and
	WHEREAS, This kind of dominance is nothing new for the Laredo 
skaters; they have been to the President's Cup finals in each of the 
last three years and claimed the CHL crown in both 2004 and 2006; 
and
	WHEREAS, In the course of capturing this year's championship, 
several Bucks earned special honors: Jeff Bes was selected as the 
most valuable player in the playoffs and also took home the same 
award from the CHL All-Star Game, Serge Dube was named the league's 
most outstanding defenseman, head coach Terry Ruskowski was the CHL 
Coach of the Year, and team owner Glenn Hart was given the Rick 
Kozuback Award for his dedication to the sport; and
	WHEREAS, The outstanding performance of the individual 
honorees was matched by the total team effort that it took to win 
the championship, with each player contributing to the Bucks' 
success; the loyal Laredo fans were another crucial factor in the 
2006 campaign; more than 5,000 people turned out for each home game, 
on average, demonstrating the Gateway City's overwhelming 
enthusiasm for hockey; and
	WHEREAS, In winning their second championship in three years, 
the Bucks have proven themselves to be an ice hockey powerhouse, and 
their victory is one the players and fans may savor for years to 
come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate the Laredo 
Bucks for winning the Central Hockey League's 2006 President's Cup 
and extend to the players and coaches 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.

                                                                         Raymond

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 774 was adopted by the House on May 
15, 2006, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House