TITLE: Honoring the Katy High School football team on its success during the 2010 season.

SUMMARY: Honoring the Katy High School football team on its success during the 2010 season.

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WHEREAS, During the 2010 season, the Katy High School football team upheld its reputation as one of the state's premier programs, winning 13 consecutive games and advancing to the quarterfinal round of the University Interscholastic League 5A Division 1 playoffs; and WHEREAS, The high-powered Tigers offense scored 44 points or more in each of its regular season contests while the defense stonewalled opponents, allowing the team to win by an average of nearly 38 points per game; in one of its most impressive outings, Katy claimed the District 19-5A title with a resounding victory over previously unbeaten Cinco Ranch High on November 6 in the final game before the playoffs; and WHEREAS, Continuing its commanding play in the postseason, the team bested Houston Bellaire and Cypress Fairbanks High Schools before coming from behind in a closely fought duel with North Shore High to claim the regional crown; another dramatic showdown ensued in the quarterfinals against Pearland, the eventual state champion, with the competitors trading the lead back and forth in the final minutes before Katy was finally defeated by a score of 38-35; and WHEREAS, The 2010 season marked the ninth time in school history that the Tigers went undefeated in the regular season, and it was the ninth consecutive year that the squad reached the quarterfinal round of the playoffs; the team's consistent achievement and numerous state titles have earned Katy High School the admiration of its fans and the respect of its opponents, and head coach Gary Joseph and his players may take justifiable pride in their accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor the Katy High School Tigers on their success during the 2010 football season and extend to the team's athletes, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Callegari Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2529 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House