Texas House Bill HR1596

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

• Introduced: 4/27/09
• Refer: 4/27/09
• Enrolled: 5/6/09
• Passed: 5/6/09

Caption

Honoring Terry Wolf of Holliday High School on achieving his 500th victory as a baseball coach.

Impact

The resolution is a celebration of individual achievement in sports, emphasizing the importance of high school athletics and the role of coaches in shaping young athletes. It highlights how sports milestones contribute to the culture of education and community pride within Texas. Coach Wolf, who also serves as an athletic director and football coach, embodies leadership and mentorship, further reflected in the performance of the Eagles during the season when they were ranked No. 1 in Class 2A according to the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association poll.

Summary

House Resolution 1596 honors Coach Terry Wolf of Holliday High School for reaching 500 career wins as a baseball coach. Achieving this milestone on April 10, 2009, during a match against Olney High School, Coach Wolf led the Holliday Eagles to a 5-0 victory, marking his entry into a prestigious club of Texas high school coaches who have recorded at least 500 wins. This commendation recognizes not only his success but also his dedication to high school athletics over a 25-year coaching career, having started at Archer City before moving to Holliday in 1993.

Contention

This resolution, while largely celebratory, underlines the influential position of high school sports in Texas. There could be discussions around the support and funding for high school athletic programs and the pressures on coaches to succeed. While the resolution itself may not encapsulate controversy, it opens the floor for conversations regarding priorities in educational athletics, particularly how achievements are recognized and celebrated at a legislative level.