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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Allen High School football team furthered its |
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reputation as a gridiron powerhouse by winning the 2014 University |
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Interscholastic League 6A Division 1 championship, taking home the |
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state title for the third year in a row and for the fourth time since |
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2008; and |
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WHEREAS, In the course of a season in which they compiled a |
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perfect 16-0 record, the Eagles claimed the district title before |
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beginning the postseason with victories over Keller Central, |
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DeSoto, Martin, and Trinity High Schools; Allen then faced off |
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against Skyline High in the semifinals, where the team rallied from |
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a second-half deficit to win 52-34 and earn a trip to the state |
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championship game; and |
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WHEREAS, The Eagles jumped out to a quick lead against |
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Cypress Ranch High School in the title contest, as quarterback |
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Kyler Murray connected with teammate Cody Butler for a touchdown |
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pass to put Allen ahead 7-0; Cypress Ranch pulled to within four |
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points late in the second quarter, but the Eagles' offense |
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responded with a last-minute touchdown drive to take a 21-10 lead |
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into halftime; the Allen players continued their fine performance |
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in the second half, as they overwhelmed their opponent on both sides |
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of the ball on their way to an impressive 47-16 victory; and |
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WHEREAS, The triumph extended Allen's current winning streak |
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to an exceptional 43 games; moreover, it gave the Eagles the |
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distinction of being one of just four teams to have collected three |
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consecutive titles in the state's top high school classification; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Under the direction of head coach Tom Westerberg, |
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the Eagles received essential contributions throughout the year |
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from each member of the roster as they once again proved themselves |
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one of the premier squads in the Lone Star State; and |
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WHEREAS, Winning three consecutive state championships is a |
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rare feat that is the culmination of countless hours of hard work |
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and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and these dedicated |
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student-athletes may take justifiable pride in their outstanding |
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accomplishment; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the Allen High School football team |
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on winning the 2014 UIL 6A Division 1 state championship and extend |
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sincere best wishes to the team's 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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Leach |
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Laubenberg |
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Turner of Collin |
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Shaheen |
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Sanford |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 122 was adopted by the House on |
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February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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