H.R. No. 868



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Gilmer High School Buckeyes football team has 
achieved the pinnacle of gridiron success by winning the Class 3A 
Division II state championship title; and
	WHEREAS, Capping a spectacular 16-0 season, the Buckeyes 
overcame the Jasper Bulldogs for a hard-earned 49-47 victory in a 
nail-biting game at Stephen F. Austin State University's Homer 
Bryce Stadium to claim the coveted state crown; and
	WHEREAS, Coach Jeff Traylor ably schooled his charges in the 
game's fundamentals, while instilling in them the values of hard 
work, dedication, and good sportsmanship; and
	WHEREAS, Demonstrating the character and strength of true 
champions, these outstanding athletes are a source of tremendous 
pride to the faculty, staff, and students of Gilmer High School as 
well as to their many supporters in the community; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Coach Jeff Traylor and the Gilmer 
High School Buckeyes football team for winning the Class 3A 
Division II state championship and extend to its 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.

                                                                          Hughes

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 868 was adopted by the House on April 
7, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House