SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 116

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Windthorst High School Trojans football team, which won the 2020-2021 University Interscholastic League Class 2A Division II state championship; and

WHEREAS, The Trojans won the school's third state title by defeating the reigning three-time champion Mart Panthers by a score of 22-21 in a game in which the Trojans came from behind and scored a touchdown and a two-point conversion in the final minute of play; and

WHEREAS, These student athletes have demonstrated great talent and perseverance over the course of the year and ended the season with a record of 15-1; team members can take great pride in their outstanding performances; and

WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of head coach Chris Tackett, the Trojans have developed exceptional teamwork and discipline; and

WHEREAS, Windthorst High School and the people of Windthorst are proud of the Trojans for their hard work, their impressive skills, and their fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby commend the Windthorst High School Trojans for their outstanding season and congratulate them on winning the 2020-2021 Class 2A Division II 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.

Springer

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 3, 2021.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate