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  By: Bonnen H.C.R. No. 26
 
 
 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The baseball team of Brazoswood High School in Clute
  won the University Interscholastic League 5A state championship on
  June 11, 2011, at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock, capping a
  spectacular season and giving its school its third state baseball
  title; and
         WHEREAS, The Buccaneers came to epitomize teamwork,
  dedication, and skill as they finished their year with a 34-8
  record; although they were considered the underdog in games against
  powerhouse teams from Houston Lamar, Houston Memorial, and Klein
  High Schools in postseason competition, they bested both Lamar and
  Memorial without losing a single game and pulled off a dramatic
  come-from-behind win in the state tournament semifinals against
  Klein; they went on to dominate every inning in their 10-3
  championship game against Lubbock Coronado to complete the playoffs
  with 12 straight victories; and
         WHEREAS, Many on the Brazoswood team had played together for
  11 years, always with the dream of making it to the state
  tournament; in a gesture reflecting their determined focus, they
  had written "State 2011" on the inside of their caps to remind them
  daily of their goal; and
         WHEREAS, A group that emphasized solid baseball fundamentals
  and hard work, the Buccaneers benefited from the contributions of
  each individual player, with someone different stepping up to
  deliver a game-changing performance in every contest; and
         WHEREAS, The Brazoswood team was encouraged all season long
  by a tremendous outpouring of community support, with everyone from
  87-year-old grandmothers to excited classmates chanting "We are
  B'Wood" throughout every inning; and
         WHEREAS, Buccaneers who were honored for their fine play in
  the state tournament are William Renner, who earned the Most
  Valuable Player award, and Brandon Bergen, William Easter, Dalton
  Perry, and James Cantu, who were also named to the All-Tournament
  team; and
         WHEREAS, Throughout the season, the Buccaneers received an
  outstanding effort from each member of the roster, which also
  included Eddie Esquivel, Jacob Reed, Jorge Gonzalez, Scott Lapier,
  Colby Alexander, Justin Dellinger, A. J. Angelone, Ethan Stremmel,
  Josh Ward, Blake Jones, Zak Trevino, Bobby Franklin, Evan Hundl,
  John Ermis, Michael Pyeatt, Dominikk Mottu-Branch, Ryan Rios, and
  Trevor Valigura; the players were guided by head coach Bobby
  Williams, who claimed his first state title, assistant coaches Mike
  Cressman and Josh Cathcart, junior varsity coach Chris Nabors,
  sophomore coach David Cowley, and freshman coach Javier Solis;
  vital support was further provided by trainers Lauren DeLaTorre,
  Blake Lapier, Willie Caines, and Bobby Jack Caines, athletic
  director Jesse Crow, and principal Steve Snell; and
         WHEREAS, Achieving such a challenging goal required each of
  the team's talented athletes to perform at the top of his game, and
  this triumph is both a fitting culmination to the Buccaneers' many
  years of hard work and a powerful testament to their unwavering
  resolve and indomitable spirit; in winning the coveted state crown,
  these young champions have distinguished themselves as formidable
  competitors and brought recognition and an enormous sense of pride
  to their school, as well as to the Brazosport community and all of
  Brazoria County; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas,
  1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the Brazoswood High School
  Buccaneers on winning the 2011 UIL 5A state baseball championship
  and extend sincere best wishes to the players, coaches, and staff
  for continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the Brazoswood Buccaneers as an expression of high
  regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.