82R7166 JBA-D
By: Cain H.R. No. 324
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Doug Evans, a much-respected teacher and coach,
retired from the Sulphur Springs Independent School District on
January 28, 2011, after 32 years of service; and
WHEREAS, By the time Doug Evans reached high school, he
already knew that he wanted to pursue a career in teaching and
coaching, having been inspired by the educators in his schools;
after graduating from high school in 1976, he enrolled at East Texas
State University and received his degree three years later; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Evans completed his student teaching at Sulphur
Springs Middle School, where he made a favorable impression and was
hired to teach eighth grade social studies and work as an assistant
coach; after five years, he was promoted to head coach of the
football team; and
WHEREAS, After joining the faculty at the high school, he
coached basketball and track, and by 1987 he was coaching the golf
and football teams; he would spend more than two decades with each
while continuing to teach social studies; and
WHEREAS, Highly admired by his colleagues and students, Mr.
Evans was renowned for his engaging style of teaching, and he served
as a positive influence in the lives of the young people he mentored
in the classroom and in competition; throughout his career, he
enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Sharla, and his daughter,
Kelsey; and
WHEREAS, Doug Evans helped numerous Sulphur Springs students
to build a strong foundation for future success, and his record of
achievement will be remembered and appreciated for years to come;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Doug Evans on his retirement from
the Sulphur Springs Independent School District 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. Evans as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.