H.C.R. No. 161



HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The Paris Junior College men's basketball team 
captured the 2005 National Junior College Athletic Association 
championship, the school's first national title in basketball, and 
this significant achievement is most deserving of special 
legislative recognition; and
	WHEREAS, After earning a berth in the national tournament by 
winning the NJCAA Region XIV state tournament, the unranked Dragons 
proceeded to string together several impressive victories on their 
way to the championship title; and
	WHEREAS, This talented team conquered Pratt Community 
College in the first round before knocking off Highland Community 
College in the quarterfinals; the Dragons then defeated 
sixth-ranked College of Southern Idaho in the semifinals and 
sixteenth-ranked Moberly Area Community College in the finals to 
claim the championship crown; and
	WHEREAS, Led by Coach Bill Foy, who schooled his team in 
basketball fundamentals while emphasizing the importance of 
teamwork and sportsmanship, the Dragons completed the season with a 
28-9 record, setting a school record for victories in a season; he 
was aided in his efforts by assistant coach Brad Enright and student 
assistants Tyler Easthouse and Patrick Thompson; and
	WHEREAS, Team members include tournament MVP Roderick Earls, 
Alexander Starr, Lamar Searight, Donnell Franklyn, Rickey Quarles, 
Charles Stoker, Jr., Michael Battle, Brian Burrell, Tyler Best, 
Bobby Joshua, Joel Green, and Albert Reese; and
	WHEREAS, Winning a national championship is a remarkable 
accomplishment, and the memory of this victory will remain with 
these talented student-athletes for years to come; their dedication 
and commitment to excellence, both on the court and off, have earned 
them the respect of family and friends alike, and their efforts have 
brought great pride to the students, faculty, and staff of Paris 
Junior College; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby congratulate Coach Bill Foy and the Paris Junior College 
Dragons for winning the 2005 NJCAA basketball championship and 
extend best wishes to the many individuals who contributed to the 
team's successful season; 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 and Senate.

                                                                           Homer




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   President of the Senate                               Speaker of the House      

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 161 was adopted by the House on May 
4, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House   

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 161 was adopted by the Senate on May 
4, 2005, by a viva-voce vote.

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                                                      Secretary of the Senate   



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