SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 169
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the DeSoto High School football team, which won the
  2016 University Interscholastic League Class 6A Division II
  state championship title; and
 
         WHEREAS, The team won the school's first state title in
  football after having been ranked in the top three throughout the
  2016 season; team members can take great pride in their
  outstanding performance; and
 
         WHEREAS, Under the leadership of head coach Todd Peterman
  and his outstanding staff, these student-athletes developed
  exceptional teamwork and discipline; and
 
         WHEREAS, DeSoto High School and the people of DeSoto are
  proud of the team's members for their hard work, their impressive
  skills, and their fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
  Legislature, hereby commend the DeSoto High School football team
  on its outstanding season and extend congratulations to team
  members on winning the 2016 Class 6A Division II state
  championship; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
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    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 15, 2017.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate