SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 389
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Coach Leta Andrews of Granbury High School on the
occasion of her 1,334th win, which establishes her as 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 expand her understanding of the game's fundamentals and
its nuances; she first taught 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, and in 1990, she guided Corpus
Christi Calallen High School to the state championship title; and
WHEREAS, Coach Andrews returned to Granbury High School in
1992 and in 2005 became the winningest high school girls'
basketball coach in history; surpassing the record for boys'
basketball and becoming the most victorious coach in history 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
dedication and commitment as she passes this historic milestone;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Coach Leta Andrews on her
exceptional career and extend to her congratulations on becoming
the most victorious coach in American high school basketball
history; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Birdwell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 2, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate