SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 567

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Pearland High School Oilers football team, which won the 2010 Class 5A Division I state championship title; and

WHEREAS, The Oilers won their first state championship by defeating the nation's number-one-ranked team, Trinity High School from Euless, by a score of 28-24 in a game that saw the Oilers break up a last-minute pass inside the five-yard line to secure the victory; and

WHEREAS, These young athletes have demonstrated great talent and perseverance over the course of the year, finishing the season with a perfect record of 16-0; team members can take great pride in their outstanding performance; and

WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of head coach Tony Heath, the Oilers have developed exceptional teamwork and discipline; and

WHEREAS, Pearland High School and the City of Pearland are proud of the Oilers for their hard work, their impressive skills, and their fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend the Pearland High School Oilers on their successful season and extend congratulations to them on winning the 2010 Class 5A Division I state championship title; 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.

Jackson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 22, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate