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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Blinn College Buccaneers claimed the 2006 |
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National Junior College Athletic Association football |
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championship, an achievement that represents the team's third |
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national title in the past 11 years; and |
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WHEREAS, The Buccaneers defeated Pearl River Community |
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College in the Pilgrim's Pride Bowl Classic on December 9, 2006, to |
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cap a perfect 12-0 season and earn the number one ranking in the |
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season-ending poll; and |
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WHEREAS, With a hard-charging running attack and an almost |
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impenetrable defense, the Buccaneers dominated opponents on both |
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sides of the ball and inspired the team's many fans with their |
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enthusiasm and commitment to excellence; and |
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WHEREAS, Head coach Brad Franchione instilled the importance |
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of teamwork and gridiron fundamentals in his players, and he was |
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aided by the efforts of his talented assistant coaches, including |
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Mike Nesbitt, Lloyd Spotted Wolf, Kevin McKinley, Denauld Brown, |
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Keith Browning, and Matt Richardson; athletic trainer Kris |
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Kapchinski also played a key role in the team's success; and |
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WHEREAS, The memory of this achievement will remain with the |
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players, coaches, and students of Blinn College for years to come, |
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and the Buccaneers are most worthy of special recognition for their |
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superlative performance during the 2006 campaign; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Coach Brad Franchione and the Blinn |
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College Buccaneers football team on winning the 2006 National |
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Junior College Athletic Association championship and extend best |
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wishes to the players, coaches, and staff for continued success; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |