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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 567
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Pearland High School Oilers football team, which |
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won the 2010 Class 5A Division I state championship title; and |
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WHEREAS, The Oilers won their first state championship by |
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defeating the nation's number-one-ranked team, Trinity High |
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School from Euless, by a score of 28-24 in a game that saw the |
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Oilers break up a last-minute pass inside the five-yard line to |
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secure the victory; and |
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WHEREAS, These young athletes have demonstrated great |
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talent and perseverance over the course of the year, finishing |
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the season with a perfect record of 16-0; team members can take |
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great pride in their outstanding performance; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of |
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head coach Tony Heath, the Oilers have developed exceptional |
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teamwork and discipline; and |
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WHEREAS, Pearland High School and the City of Pearland are |
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proud of the Oilers for their hard work, their impressive skills, |
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and their fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend the Pearland High School Oilers on |
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their successful season and extend congratulations to them on |
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winning the 2010 Class 5A Division I state championship title; |
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and, 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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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 March 22, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |