SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 714

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Lufkin High School boys' soccer team, which won the 2015 Class 5A state championship; and

WHEREAS, The Lufkin Panthers won the school's first state title in soccer by defeating the previously unbeaten Georgetown East View High School Patriots by a score of 3-1; and

WHEREAS, These young student-athletes have demonstrated great talent and perseverance over the course of the year; they won their last 26 games in a row to finish the season with a record of 26-2-1; team members can take great pride in their outstanding performance; and

WHEREAS, Under the outstanding leadership of head coach Russell Shaw, the Panthers have developed exceptional teamwork and discipline; and

WHEREAS, Lufkin High School and the people of East Texas are proud of the Panthers 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 Lufkin High School boys' soccer team on its successful season and extend congratulations to team members on winning the 2015 Class 5A state championship; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the Panthers as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Nichols

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 5, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate