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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 193

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Dallas South Oak Cliff High School boys' basketball 
team, which captured the University Interscholastic League Class 
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 Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate
Dallas South Oak Cliff High School on winning the 2006 University
Interscholastic League Class 4A basketball 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 a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the team as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
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________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 15, 2006.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate