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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The football team from South Oak Cliff High School |
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in Dallas continued its tradition of excellence by winning the 2022 |
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University Interscholastic League 5A Division 2 state |
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championship; and |
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WHEREAS, Demonstrating unwavering resolve after dropping |
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three games to begin the year, the Golden Bears reeled off seven |
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consecutive victories to claim the district title; the team carried |
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its momentum into the playoffs, besting Mansfield Summit, Lucas |
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Lovejoy, Midlothian Heritage, Melissa, and Argyle High Schools to |
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reach the state title contest; and |
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WHEREAS, South Oak Cliff battled for the crown against Port |
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Neches-Groves High School on December 16 at AT&T Stadium in |
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Arlington; after trailing 17-12 at intermission, the Golden Bears |
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erupted for 22 straight points in the second half and prevailed by a |
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final score of 34-24; with the triumph, the team became the first |
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repeat state champion in Dallas Independent School District |
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history; and |
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WHEREAS, Offensive Most Valuable Player William Little |
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recorded 235 yards passing, a touchdown pass, and a rushing |
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touchdown in the title game, and Defensive MVP Manny Muhammad was |
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responsible for two tackles and an interception that he returned |
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for a touchdown; ably guided by head coach Jason Todd and his staff, |
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the Golden Bears received valuable contributions from each member |
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of the roster over the course of an unforgettable season; and |
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WHEREAS, By once again earning the mantle of state champions, |
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the South Oak Cliff High School Golden Bears have burnished the |
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school's reputation as a gridiron powerhouse, and this achievement |
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will be fondly remembered for many years to come; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the South Oak Cliff High School |
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football team on winning the 2022 UIL 5A Division 2 state |
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championship and that the team's players, coaches, and staff be |
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extended sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Golden Bears as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |