SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 238

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Grandview High School Zebras varsity football team, which recently won the Class 3A Division I state championship title; and

WHEREAS, The Grandview Zebras were victorious in their first appearance at the state finals, defeating the Malakoff Tigers by a score of 35-21 in a hard-fought game on December 20, 2018; and

WHEREAS, These young athletes have demonstrated great talent and perseverance throughout the school year, and team members can take pride in their outstanding performance; and

WHEREAS, With the exceptional guidance of head coach Brad Davis and assistant coach Ryan Ebner and the additional leadership and support of team captains Brody Smith and Garrett Phelps, the Zebras have developed exceptional teamwork and discipline; and

WHEREAS, Grandview High School and the City of Grandview are proud of the Zebras for their hard work, their impressive skills, and their fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend the Grandview High School Zebras varsity football team on their successful season and congratulate them on winning the Class 3A Division I state 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.

Birdwell

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 21, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate