SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 330

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Northside Indians football team of Wilbarger County for capturing the 2006 University Interscholastic League Class A Six-Man Division II State Championship with an impressive 60-41 victory over runner-up Jayton High School at Shotwell Stadium in Abilene on December 16, 2006; and

WHEREAS, The Indians showed great talent and determination throughout the season, ending the year with an outstanding 14-1 record; under the exceptional leadership of Regional Coach of the Year Ed Donahue, the team totaled 951 points on offense, yielded only 324 points on defense, and outscored opposing teams by 45 points or more in 12 of 15 games during the season, including three of five in the playoffs; and

WHEREAS, The team was fortunate to have all-state players Justin Acosta, Nathan McGee, Corey Samson, Colby White, Landry Freeling, and Zack Agnew and members Koby Dickerson, Clinton Selman, Zach Voelkel, Blaine Halencak, Bobby Pruitt, Joe Martinez, Larry Phillips, Cody Bunch, Bradley Thompson, Cole Selman, Johnny Delgado, Brad Matthews, and Josh Horn; and

WHEREAS, In addition to benefiting from the leadership of Coach Donahue, who also serves as the school superintendent, the team received indispensable support from the assistant coaches, Wayne Tuckwell and Chris Casarez; the team also benefited from the efforts of cheerleader sponsor Carla Selman; cheerleaders Vanessa Humphrey, Malinda Riggins, Blythe Wilkinson, Allison Baker, Lauren Ward, Jodie Pruitt, and Carolann Humphrey; managers Bobby Don Riggins, Clint Ward, Kye Adams, Cade Freeling, Justin Faulkner, and Glenn Cook; and principal and athletic director Cindy Riggins; lending her inspirational and vocal support to the team was Lady, the canine mascot and lucky charm; and

WHEREAS, The Northside Indians football team has earned its place in the annals of Texas high school football history by winning the school's first state football championship title; Northside School is justifiably proud of the Indians for their hard work, their impressive skills, and their fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby congratulate the Northside Indians football team and Coach Ed Donahue for winning the 2006 University Interscholastic League Class A Six-Man Division II State Championship and extend best wishes to the many individuals who played a part in this tremendous achievement; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for all associated with Northside School as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Estes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 28, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate