H.R. No. 194

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, In an inspiring display of solidarity with a fallen
	teammate, the Gilmer High School football team capped an undefeated
	season by winning the University Interscholastic League 4A Division
	2 state title at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on December 19, 2014; and
	WHEREAS, The Gilmer players began the year with heavy hearts,
	as they coped with the tragic death of junior wide receiver Desmond
	Pollard in March 2014; dedicating the season to their friend and
	teammate, the Buckeyes dominated their regular season opponents to
	capture the District 5-4A crown and secure a spot in the UIL state
	playoffs; and
	WHEREAS, An unstoppable juggernaut on offense, Gilmer
	averaged more than 60 points a game in its first five postseason
	contests; in the championship final, the Buckeyes fell behind early
	in the game and trailed the squad from West Orange-Stark High School
	25-7 at halftime; refusing to give up on its championship dream, the
	team responded with 28 unanswered points in the second half; wide
	receiver Blake Lynch led the way with two fourth-quarter touchdown
	runs to clinch a 35-25 victory and the third state championship in
	school history; for his efforts, Mr. Lynch was named the game's
	Offensive Most Valuable Player, and teammate Demarco Boyd earned
	Defensive MVP honors; and
	WHEREAS, In their march to the state title, the Buckeyes
	received valuable contributions from each member of the roster;
	these determined athletes were guided by head coach Jeff Traylor
	and his staff, whose expertise and leadership were essential to the
	players' exceptional performances all year long; and
	WHEREAS, The members of the Gilmer High School football team
	demonstrated admirable skill and dedication in winning the state
	crown while paying tribute to one of their own, and they will
	forever treasure the memory of their outstanding accomplishments;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby congratulate the Gilmer High School football
	team on winning the 2014 UIL 4A Division 2 state championship and
	extend to the team's players, coaches, and staff sincere best
	wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
	House of Representatives.
	Simpson
	Straus Guerra Otto
	Allen Guillen Paddie
	Alonzo Gutierrez Parker
	Alvarado Harless Paul
	Anchia Hernandez Peña
	Anderson of Dallas Herrero Phelan
	Anderson of McLennan Howard Phillips
	Ashby Huberty Pickett
	Aycock Hughes Price
	Bell Hunter Raney
	Blanco Isaac Raymond
	Bohac Israel Reynolds
	Bonnen of Brazoria Johnson Riddle
	Bonnen of Galveston Kacal Rinaldi
	Burkett Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar
	Burns Keough Rodriguez of Travis
	Burrows King of Hemphill Romero, Jr.
	Button King of Parker Rose
	Canales King of Taylor Sanford
	Capriglione King of Uvalde Schaefer
	Clardy Klick Schofield
	Coleman Koop Shaheen
	Collier Krause Sheets
	Cook Kuempel Sheffield
	Craddick Landgraf Simmons
	Crownover Larson Simpson
	Dale Laubenberg Smith
	Darby Leach Smithee
	Davis of Dallas Longoria Spitzer
	Davis of Harris Lozano Springer
	Deshotel Lucio III Stephenson
	Dukes Márquez Stickland
	Dutton Martinez Thompson of Brazoria
	Elkins Martinez Fischer Thompson of Harris
	Faircloth McClendon Tinderholt
	Fallon Menéndez Turner of Collin
	Farias Metcalf Turner of Harris
	Farney Meyer Turner of Tarrant
	Farrar Miles VanDeaver
	Fletcher Miller of Comal Villalba
	Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo
	Frank Moody Walle
	Frullo Morrison White of Bell
	Galindo Muñoz, Jr. White of Tyler
	Geren Murphy Workman
	Giddings Murr Wray
	Goldman Naishtat Wu
	Gonzales Nevárez Zedler
	González Oliveira Zerwas
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 194 was adopted by the House on February
	9, 2015, by a non-record vote.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House