SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 108 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Kilgore High School Bulldogs football team, which recently won the Class 4A Division II state championship title; and WHEREAS, The Kilgore Bulldogs won their first state football title by defeating the Dallas Lincoln Tigers by a score of 33-27 on December 18, 2004, in a double-overtime victory before a crowd of 20,000 at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco; and WHEREAS, These dedicated young athletes have demonstrated great talent and skill throughout the school year, ending the season with a perfect 16-0 record, and they can take pride in their outstanding performance; and WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of head coach Mike Vallery and the coaching staff at Kilgore High School, the Bulldogs have developed exceptional teamwork and discipline; and WHEREAS, Kilgore High School and the City of Kilgore are proud of the Bulldogs for their hard work, their impressive skills, and their fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 79th Legislature, hereby commend the Kilgore High School Bulldogs for their successful season and congratulate them on winning the Class 4A Division II state football championship; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Eltife ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 8, 2005. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate