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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 5
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Sam Houston State University Bearkats football |
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team and its head coach, K. C. Keeler; and |
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WHEREAS, The Bearkats, under the exceptional leadership of |
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Coach Keeler, went undefeated in the regular season, won the |
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Southland Conference title, and advanced to the National |
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Collegiate Athletic Association's Football Championship |
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Subdivision playoffs; and |
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WHEREAS, In recognition of the team's outstanding success, |
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Coach Keeler was named the recipient of the Eddie Robinson Award, |
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which is given annually to the coach of the year in the NCAA |
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Football Championship Subdivision; and |
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WHEREAS, Coach Keeler and the 2016 Bearkats have continued |
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a tradition of athletic success for Sam Houston State University, |
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and it is truly fitting that they receive special recognition; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the Sam Houston State University |
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Bearkats and head coach K. C. Keeler on their outstanding season |
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and extend best wishes to all those involved with the team for |
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continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the team and Coach Keeler as an expression of esteem from the |
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Texas Senate. |
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Schwertner |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on January 17, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |