H.R. No. 2172 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Mark Jedow of Winston Churchill High School in San Antonio has been named 2009 Swimming and Diving Coach of the Year by the San Antonio Express-News; and WHEREAS, After winning three state titles at Reagan High School, Coach Jedow moved to Churchill High for the 2008-2009 season, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of the legendary Al Marks; and WHEREAS, Rising to the challenge, Coach Jedow led his squads to regional and district titles and very strong performances at the state meet; the Chargers girls' team claimed a silver medal at state, and the boys' team finished the season as the fifth-place team in Texas; and WHEREAS, Exceptional coaches inspire athletes to perform at the peak of their abilities, and Mark Jedow's commitment to excellence indeed makes him a most deserving recipient of this award; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Mark Jedow on being named 2009 Swimming and Diving Coach of the Year by the San Antonio Express-News 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 Coach Jedow as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Castro ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2172 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House