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By: Keffer H.R. No. 598
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Coach Leta Andrews of Granbury High School furthered
her reputation as a legendary figure in American athletics when she
recorded her 1,334th win in December 2010 and became the most
victorious coach in American high school basketball history; and
WHEREAS, Coach Andrews began her remarkable career in 1962 at
Tolar High School; driven by the will to succeed, she studied under
legendary University of Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp, who helped her
gain a better understanding of the game's fundamentals and its
nuances; she went on to coach at a number of other Texas schools and
first worked at Granbury High School from 1976 to 1980; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of her career, Coach Andrews has
amassed 34 consecutive seasons with 20 or more wins and has taken 14
teams to the state tournament; in 1990, she realized her most
successful season by guiding Corpus Christi Calallen High School to
the state championship; and
WHEREAS, Coach Andrews returned to Granbury High School in
1992 and in 2005 became the winningest coach in girls' high school
basketball; her milestone win in 2010 made her the all-time leader
in victories among all coaches who have ever guided boys' or girls'
teams in the United States, and this accomplishment is a testament
to her superior skills and her determination; and
WHEREAS, Coach Andrews has instilled in many generations of
players the importance of teamwork and a strong work ethic; her
enduring emphasis on building character in all aspects of life has
served as an inspiration to her students and her colleagues for
nearly 50 years; and
WHEREAS, Coach Andrews has had a profound influence on
countless young people, preparing them for success both on and off
the court, and she is truly deserving of recognition for her
commitment and her exemplary record of achievement; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Coach Leta Andrews on becoming the
most victorious coach in American high school basketball history
and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Coach Andrews as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.