79R16676 MW-D

By:  Paxton                                                       H.R. No. 1802



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas Tornado Hockey Club of Frisco has secured 
its place in the annals of sports history by winning back-to-back 
national championship titles; and
	WHEREAS, After charging through a 42-13-1 regular season, the 
club's sixth consecutive season with 40 or more wins, this talented 
team earned its sixth straight South Division Championship; after 
winning its second consecutive Robertson Cup Playoff Championship, 
the Tornado went on to capture the USA Hockey Junior Gold Cup 
national title for the second straight year; and
	WHEREAS, Contributing to this total team effort were Mike 
Olmstead, Austin Miller, Brett Blatchford, Erik Elmblad, Sean 
Walsh, Derek Punches, Justin King, Josh Sorenson, Ryan Fuller, Brad 
Cooper, Christian Beaudry, Ben Grotting, Nick Mazzolini, Sean 
McCauley, Jordan Mowbray, Tom Train, Andrew Harrison, Eddie 
Wheeler, Tyler Ludwig, Matt Krug, Bill Skwarczewski, Derek 
Danowski, Justin Liut, Karl Sellan, and Ben Bishop; and
	WHEREAS, These exceptional athletes were schooled in the 
finer points of the game by head coach Tony Curtale and assistant 
coach Tom Murphy; they were ably supported by head athletic trainer 
Mike Burns, team physician Dr. William C. Burns II, and team owners 
Bob Schlegel, Kirby Schlegel, and Mike Modano; and
	WHEREAS, Earning one championship title is an admirable feat, 
but earning the top prize two consecutive years is an achievement 
only an elite group of competitors may lay claim to; by 
demonstrating superb athleticism and a commitment to excellence, 
the Texas Tornado Hockey Club has earned the respect and admiration 
of the Frisco community's many hockey fans; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the players, coaches and staff, and 
owners of the Texas Tornado Hockey Club and extend to them 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.