82R2411 JBA-D
By: Alonzo H.R. No. 21
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Soccer coach Reynaldo Lopez was named the 2009 Coach
of the Year by NTSA-USA, and this award provides fitting
recognition for his notable accomplishments in the sport; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lopez began his lifelong affiliation with the
game at the age of five in his native Bolivia; before turning
professional, he played youth soccer for the Lower Cadettes squad
of Club Bolivar, one of his native country's best-known teams, and
he was also a member of the Bolivian national squad; he came to the
United States and played collegiately for the University of South
Carolina and Long Island University; and
WHEREAS, When his playing days ended, Mr. Lopez transitioned
to coaching, beginning with soccer clinics on Long Island in 1990;
in the intervening two decades, he has instructed thousands of
youngsters in the fine points of the game, specializing in teaching
the Brazilian and Bolivian styles of the sport; and
WHEREAS, He joined the North Texas Strikers Soccer Club
Academy in 1998 and is currently its head coach and director; he is
also coach, director, and president of the Stars Soccer Academy and
a member of the coaching staff of the Adidas Academy Sports Camps;
in addition, he serves as the director of after-school soccer
programs for the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas; and
WHEREAS, Exceptional coaches inspire athletes to perform at
the peak of their abilities, and Reynaldo Lopez's commitment to
excellence indeed makes him an admirable role model and leader;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Reynaldo Lopez on his selection as the
2009 NTSA-USA Coach of the Year 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 Mr. Lopez as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.