79R12917 JHS-D

By:  Flynn                                                        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.