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79R18645 JHS-D

By:  Farabee                                                      H.R. No. 1930


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Clayton Cotton and Travis Stegner of Wichita Falls High School are the winners of the UIL 2005 Class 4A boys' doubles tennis championship; and WHEREAS, Mr. Cotton and Mr. Stegner overcame an early deficit in the first set before capturing the state title with an impressive 6-3, 6-1 victory over a talented Highland Park High School team; and WHEREAS, Throughout the championship match, this dynamic duo demonstrated tremendous poise and consistency, remaining focused on their ultimate goal of bringing home the championship crown; their effort was lauded by Coach John Stafford, who provided guidance and encouragement for the twosome throughout the season; and WHEREAS, A senior, Mr. Cotton plans to attend Oklahoma State University, while Mr. Stegner will return to Wichita Falls High School next season for his senior year and a chance to defend his state title; and WHEREAS, Winning a state championship is the goal of any student-athlete, and the memory of this impressive triumph will remain with these young men for many years to come, inspiring them to even greater achievements in the future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Clayton Cotton and Travis Stegner for winning the UIL Class 4A boys' doubles tennis championship and extend best wishes to them for continued success and happiness in all their endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Cotton and Mr. Stegner as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.