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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 31
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Aledo High School Bearcat football team, which won |
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the 2020 University Interscholastic League Class 5A Division II |
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state championship; and |
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WHEREAS, The Aledo High School football team won its third |
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consecutive state championship and its eighth championship title |
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since 2010 by defeating Crosby High School 56-21; the Bearcats |
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dominated the game by scoring 42 unanswered points to overcome an |
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early 14-7 deficit; this title is the Bearcat football program's |
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10th state championship title, which is a new record in the |
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University Interscholastic League's 100-year history; and |
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WHEREAS, This year's student athletes have demonstrated |
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exceptional dedication and perseverance in the face of the |
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unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and |
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they can take great pride in their outstanding performances; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership of head coach Tim |
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Buchanan and his coaching staff, the Bearcats have developed |
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superior teamwork and discipline; and |
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WHEREAS, Aledo High School and the citizens of Aledo are |
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proud of the Bearcats for their historic victory and for their |
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hard work, impressive skills, and fine sportsmanship; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the Aledo High School Bearcat |
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football team on its successful season and congratulate the team |
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on winning the 2020 Class 5A Division II state championship; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Springer |
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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 February 9, 2021. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |