TITLE: Congratulating the members of the 2005 state champion Trinity High School football team on their induction into the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Sports Hall of Fame.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the members of the 2005 state champion Trinity High School football team on their induction into the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Sports Hall of Fame.

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WHEREAS, The members of the 2005 Trinity High School football team were inducted into the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Sports Hall of Fame on February 16, 2013; and WHEREAS, Since 1995, the H-E-B Sports Hall of Fame has paid tribute to individuals and teams who have made a positive impact in the community through sports-related endeavors; the hall was created to honor successful teams and athletes as well as officials, administrators, trainers, medical practitioners, media figures, and others who have distinguished themselves with their achievements; and WHEREAS, The 2005 Trojans realized an exceptional milestone by becoming the first Trinity football team to win a state championship, claiming the University Interscholastic League 5A Division 1 title and finishing with a near-perfect 14-1 record; and WHEREAS, Guided by head coach Steve Lineweaver, the Trojans featured a high-scoring offense that averaged 45 points per game; on the other side of the ball, the ferocious Trinity defense notched a pair of shutouts and held its opponents to a total of 34 points in the final three play-off games that secured the state crown; and WHEREAS, This dynamic group of young men is also noteworthy for introducing the haka as a Trojan tradition; an ancient Polynesian war dance symbolizing pride and unity, the haka made its debut before the first game of the 2005 season and remains an inspiring and beloved part of the team's pregame warm-up; and WHEREAS, In attaining its first football title, Trinity High School announced its arrival as a gridiron powerhouse, and the Trojans have gone on to claim two additional state championships in the years since; that initial march through the play-offs continues to be a cherished memory for everyone associated with Trinity football, and the 2005 team is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the members of the 2005 Trinity Trojans football team on their induction into the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Sports Hall of Fame and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared for the former teammates as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Stickland Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 995 was adopted by the House on March 27, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House