Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HR2173

Introduced
5/15/09  
Refer
5/18/09  
Enrolled
5/26/09  

Caption

Congratulating Gina Dylla on being named 2009 Girls Soccer Coach of the Year by the San Antonio Express-News.

Impact

The resolution serves to acknowledge and celebrate athletic excellence in Texas high school sports, reflecting the importance of leadership in coaching roles. It aims to inspire current and future coaches and athletes by recognizing the positive influence of dedicated professionals like Coach Dylla. While HR2173 does not enact legal changes, it underscores the value of success in sports as a community-building and pride-enhancing initiative across Texas schools.

Summary

House Resolution 2173 (HR2173) recognizes Gina Dylla of Sandra Day O'Connor High School for her outstanding achievements as the 2009 Girls Soccer Coach of the Year, an accolade conferred by the San Antonio Express-News. The resolution highlights the remarkable performance of Coach Dylla, who, during her tenure, led the O’Connor Panthers to a record of 87 wins, 18 losses, and 4 draws in just four years of coaching. Notably, her leadership saw the team secure their first District 28-5A championship in six years and advance to the playoffs for only the fourth time in the school's history.

Contention

The language of the resolution emphasizes appreciation and admiration for Coach Dylla's coaching philosophy and strategies, which involved significant changes to player positions aimed at maximizing team performance. Although the resolution is celebratory in nature, it brings attention to the competitive nature of high school athletics and the pressures coaches face to succeed, which can sometimes lead to differing opinions on coaching methods and team management policies. Yet, HR2173 stands as a unifying statement of support for athletic achievements without controversy.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HR101

Congratulating the San Antonio Ftbol Club on winning the 2022 United Soccer League Championship title.

TX HR1500

Congratulating Sonny Dykes, head coach of the Texas Christian University football team, on being named the Associated Press Coach of the Year for 2022.

TX HR636

Congratulating G. J. Kinne on being named head coach of the Texas State University football team.

TX HR1113

Congratulating the Saint Mary's Hall girls' varsity basketball team on a successful 2022-2023 season.

TX HR56

Congratulating San Antonio district engineer Gina E. Gallegos on her retirement from the Texas Department of Transportation.

TX HR2097

Congratulating the Marcus High School girls' soccer team on winning the 2023 UIL 6A state championship.

TX HR1353

Congratulating the Celina High School girls' soccer team on winning the 2023 UIL 4A state championship.

TX HR140

Congratulating Alejandra Llanos of McAllen on being named the 2023 National Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

TX HR1906

Congratulating the Gruver High School girls' basketball team on winning the 2022 UIL 2A state championship.

TX HR1320

Congratulating the Georgetown High School girls' soccer team on its achievements during the 2023 season.

Similar Bills

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