TITLE: Honoring Tim Looper for his work with the Celina Pee Wee Football 6th-grade team.

SUMMARY: Honoring Tim Looper for his work with the Celina Pee Wee Football 6th-grade team.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Tim Looper has consistently had outstanding success with the Celina Pee Wee Football 6th-grade boys team, introducing area youth to the fun, dedication, and camaraderie of organized athletics; and WHEREAS, Mr. Looper first learned the sport in his native Pilot Point, where he played for the local high school; he began coaching youth football when he was living in The Colony in 1987, and while there, his teams won 94 games while losing only 5, grabbing 8 league Super Bowl titles along the way; in 1996, he and his wife moved to Celina, where he has continued to coach and where his accomplishments have been even more impressive; and WHEREAS, Over the course of 150 games, Mr. Looper's Celina teams have won a remarkable 146 times, suffering just 3 losses and 1 tie; they have also won 12 league Super Bowl titles, including 10 championships in a row; athletes who were taught gridiron fundamentals on his teams have gone on to further success, and his former players have participated in seven Texas state high school championship games; and WHEREAS, Working on a voluntary basis, Mr. Looper not only teaches winning football to his charges but encourages them to excel in all aspects of life; he expects exemplary conduct when the team travels, and he leads the boys in prayer before and after every game; through the years, he has directly influenced the lives of more than 1,000 young men, instilling in them a belief that a strong work ethic will lead to positive results; and WHEREAS, Through his determined efforts, Coach Looper has furthered the proud tradition of football excellence and participation that has long been a hallmark of the Lone Star State, and he has helped numerous young Texans to develop the character and commitment they need to become productive citizens; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor Tim Looper for his fine work with the Celina Pee Wee Football 6th-grade boys team and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Looper as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.