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                                                                  H.R. No. 1036



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Reigning 2A state champion Kountze High School set a 
new standard of excellence for future generations of Lions 
basketball teams after winning a second consecutive state title at 
the 2005 UIL state basketball championship tournament; and
	WHEREAS, The Lions claimed the UIL 2A state crown with an 
impressive 77-64 victory over the Tuscola Jim Ned Indians to finish 
their season with a remarkable 36-2 record; the team scored a 
hard-fought 69-53 win against Salado in the regional semifinals 
before advancing to the championship game; and
	WHEREAS, Under the guidance of head coach Duane Joubert, the 
Lions relied on tenacious defense and timely offense throughout the 
tournament; in addition to the dedicated efforts of Coach Joubert, 
assistant coaches Ben West, Chad Luttrull, Chris Baggett, and Joey 
Brown also made valuable contributions during the long season; and
	WHEREAS, Team members include tournament MVP Ashton Hall, 
fellow seniors Randall Harper, Phillip Coffey, Keyston Meyers, and 
Jon Bigalow, juniors Paul Winger, Shay Cole, Jon Puckitt, and 
Adrian Lee, and sophomores Freddie Haynes, Fred Boykins, Chance 
Hanna, Cam Powell, Trey Irvine, and Cody Lee; and
	WHEREAS, These talented student-athletes will remember this 
achievement for years to come, looking back with pride at this 
pivotal moment in their lives, and it is indeed a pleasure to 
commend them on a job well done; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Coach Duane Joubert and the Kountze 
High School Lions basketball team for winning the UIL 2A state 
championship and extend best wishes to all those who have 
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.

                                                                        Hamilton

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1036 was adopted by the House on April 
12, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House