SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 9

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Navasota High School Rattlers football team, which recently won the Class 4A Division I state championship title; and

WHEREAS, The Navasota Rattlers defeated the Argyle Eagles with an exhilarating 42-35 win in double overtime at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington; it was the team's second state championship in the last three seasons; and

WHEREAS, These young athletes demonstrated great talent and perseverance throughout the school year, and they ended the season with a perfect 16-0 record; team members can take great pride in their outstanding performance; and

WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of head coach Lee Fedora, the Rattlers have developed exceptional teamwork and discipline; and

WHEREAS, Navasota High School and the City 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, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the Navasota High School Rattlers on their successful season and congratulate them on winning the Class 4A Division I state football championship; 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 15, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate