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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Three Rivers High School Bulldogs football team |
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enjoyed a highly successful 2008 regular season, finishing in |
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second place in District 31-2A and earning a berth in the state |
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championship playoffs; and |
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WHEREAS, Posting an overall record of eight wins and one loss |
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and going 5-1 in district competition, Three Rivers proved itself |
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one of the finest 2A teams in South Texas; highlights of the 2008 |
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campaign included a 16-13 victory over Dilley High School, the |
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preseason district favorite, and a 33-13 win over Cotulla High |
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School to clinch a spot in the playoffs; and |
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WHEREAS, The Bulldogs faced off against George West High |
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School for the district championship in the regular season finale |
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on November 7, with the two squads carrying matching undefeated |
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records into the game; in a spirited contest that lived up to its |
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advance billing, Three Rivers lost by a score of 28-17 to finish the |
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season as the district runner-up; and |
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WHEREAS, Led by head coach Eddie Hesseltine, these talented |
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and dedicated student-athletes are a source of great pride to their |
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many supporters in the local community, and their outstanding |
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performance on the gridiron is indeed deserving of special |
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recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the Three Rivers High School |
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Bulldogs football team on its successful 2008 season and extend |
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sincere best wishes to the players, coaches, and staff for |
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continued success; 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. |
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Gonzalez Toureilles |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2154 was adopted by the House on May |
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21, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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______________________________ |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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