SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 64

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Borden County Coyotes six-man football team, which won the 2016 University Interscholastic League Class 1A Division I state championship; and

WHEREAS, This year's team captured the school's fourth state championship in six-man football in a game played at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington on December 14, 2016; and

WHEREAS, These young student-athletes have demonstrated great talent and perseverance over the course of the season, and they can take great pride in their superior performance; and

WHEREAS, Under the outstanding leadership of head coach Trey Richey and his staff, the Coyotes have developed exceptional teamwork and discipline; and

WHEREAS, The citizens of Borden County are proud of the Coyotes for their hard work, their impressive skills, and their fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend the Borden County Coyotes six-man football team on its outstanding season and extend congratulations to team members on winning the 2016 Class 1A Division I state championship; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the team as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Perry

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 30, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate