H.R. No. 1394
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas A&M--Commerce Lions basketball team
captured the 2005 Lone Star Conference (LSC) South Division
championship and went on to win the 2005 LSC postseason tournament;
and
WHEREAS, Led by head coach Sam Walker, the LSC Coach of the
Year, the Lions completed the season with an impressive 28-5
record, including a 10-2 mark to take the division crown; assistant
coaches Roger Brown, Ross Hodge, and Ed King provided able
assistance throughout the season, each making vital contributions
to the team's success; and
WHEREAS, The Lions, who reached the Sweet 16 in the NCAA
Division II Tournament, received outstanding overall play from
all-tournament team selections Jermart Miller and Matthew Rager;
Mr. Miller earned additional recognition as the LSC Player of the
Year and the LSC Newcomer of the Year; and
WHEREAS, The team's roster of talented juniors and seniors
also includes forward Chris Fantroy, forward Jason Rabb, guard
Kevin Walker, post Nick Goellner, guard Allen Walker, post Jonathan
Hopkins, forward Kevin Carter, and post Brandon Bowie; and
WHEREAS, Excellence on the hardwood requires a total
commitment to teamwork and fundamentals, and the members of the
2004-2005 Texas A&M--Commerce Lions basketball team will long
remember this outstanding season and its many challenges and
triumphs; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Coach Sam Walker and the Texas
A&M--Commerce Lions for their achievements during the 2004-2005
season and extend best wishes to the many individuals who
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.
Flynn
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1394 was adopted by the House on May
13, 2005, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House