SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 109
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the members of the Troup High School Tigers football team, who have had an outstanding season and advanced to the 2004 University Interscholastic League Class 2A Division II state finals; and WHEREAS, The Tigers eliminated Omaha Pewitt in the quarterfinal game to become Region III champions; advancing to the state tournament for the first time in 31 years, the Troup Tigers faced Lexington, the Region IV champions, in a semifinal game that matched two strong teams that each had a 13-1 record; and WHEREAS, The Tigers scored a 42-13 victory over Lexington in the semifinals and advanced to the state championship game, an impressive achievement that will long be remembered in the town of Troup; although that game ended in a loss for Troup, the Tigers can take pride in their outstanding season record of 14-2 and in having brought their school to the state championship game for the first time in over three decades; and WHEREAS, With the support of the entire community and the guidance of head coach Andy Griffin and his staff, the Tigers played exceptionally well throughout the season; their hard work and discipline, their winning attitude, and their commitment to the ideals of sportsmanship have brought honor to their school and their community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 79th Legislature, hereby congratulate the Troup High School Tigers on advancing to the Class 2A Division II state championship game and on their excellent performance this season; 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