H.R. No. 1186
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A long and accomplished career drew to a close in
2010 when Bob Kitchens retired as head coach of The University of
Texas at El Paso track team; and
WHEREAS, A native of Plainview, Mr. Kitchens was a sprinter
on the Texas Tech track team while a student, and he began his
coaching career at West Texas A&M University in 1968; he moved to
Mississippi State University in 1979, and he began overseeing the
Miners track program in 1988; and
WHEREAS, During his 42 years as a coach, he compiled a notable
record of success; he worked with 26 national champion athletes,
263 All-Americans, 18 conference titlists, 630 conference
champions, and more than 30 individuals who competed in the
Olympics; and
WHEREAS, Coach Kitchens is widely respected by his peers and
has received numerous accolades; he was named the Cross-Country
Coach of the Year for the Missouri Valley Conference in 1977 as well
as its Indoor Coach of the Year in 1979; he was the Western Athletic
Conference Coach of the Year four times for the outdoor season and
three for indoor, and he later earned that honor for both the indoor
and outdoor seasons of Conference USA; in addition, he garnered
several regional coaching honors from the U.S. Track and Field and
Cross Country Coaches Association; and
WHEREAS, The dedication, professionalism, and commitment to
excellence demonstrated by Bob Kitchens greatly benefited his
athletes and The University of Texas at El Paso, and he may indeed
reflect with pride on his many achievements as he enjoys his
well-deserved retirement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Bob Kitchens on his outstanding coaching
career and his service to The University of Texas at El Paso track
program and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Kitchens as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Marquez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1186 was adopted by the House on April
14, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House