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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Demonstrating great teamwork, skill, and |
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determination, the Waskom High School football team captured the |
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University Interscholastic League 3A Division 2 state championship |
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by winning the title game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on December |
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18, 2014; and |
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WHEREAS, With this outstanding victory, the Wildcats claimed |
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their first state championship and closed out an unforgettable |
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year; under the guidance of head coach Whitney Keeling, Waskom |
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overcame an opening loss to triumph in all of its other regular |
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season games, winning most contests by 20 points or more; the team |
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was equally impressive in the playoffs, decisively besting its |
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first four opponents and then overcoming Sonora High in a thrilling |
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semifinal matchup; and |
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WHEREAS, In the championship final against Newton High |
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School, the Wildcats took control with their commanding ground |
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attack, running the ball for a total of 350 yards; meanwhile, the |
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defense prevented Newton from scoring in the first and third |
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quarters and put points on the board in the second half by forcing a |
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fumble and returning it for a touchdown; when the final seconds |
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ticked away, the Wildcats recorded a 41-22 victory and hoisted the |
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3A Division 2 trophy; special honors went to offensive Most |
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Valuable Player Kevin Johnson and defensive MVP Chan Amie; and |
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WHEREAS, The success enjoyed by Waskom in 2014 was the result |
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of an exceptional team effort; each player and every member of the |
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coaching and support staff made valuable contributions that enabled |
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the Wildcats to realize their goal of winning a state title; and |
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WHEREAS, In proving itself one of the finest football teams |
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in the Lone Star State, the Wildcats of Waskom High School have won |
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not only the state championship but also the admiration of their |
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many supporters in the local community, and the players will |
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forever treasure their memories of this admirable achievement; now, |
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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 Waskom High School Wildcats |
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football team on winning the UIL 3A Division 2 state championship |
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for 2014 and extend to the team's players, coaches, and staff |
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sincere best wishes for the future; 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. |