SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 32

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Navasota High School Rattlers football team, which recently won the 2012 Class 3A Division II state championship title; and

WHEREAS, The Rattlers won the school's first state championship in football by defeating Gilmer High School by a score of 39-3 in a game that saw them fall behind early before scoring 39 unanswered points; and

WHEREAS, These young athletes have demonstrated great talent and perseverance over the course of the school year; the team was ranked first in the state at the beginning of the season and finished with a perfect 16-0 record; and

WHEREAS, Under the leadership of a dedicated coaching staff, the team developed exceptional teamwork and discipline; team members can take great pride in their outstanding performance; and

WHEREAS, Navasota High School and the people of Navasota are proud of the Rattlers for their hard work, their impressive skills, and their fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend the Navasota High School Rattlers football team on its successful season and extend congratulations to team members on winning the Class 3A Division II 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.

Schwertner

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 23, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate