83R25330 MGR-D
By: Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 2007
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Mark Brady was inducted into the DeSoto Independent
School District Hall of Honor at a special ceremony on May 3, 2013;
and
WHEREAS, The Hall of Honor was established to pay tribute to
notable alumni of DeSoto High School and other individuals who have
excelled in their service to area schools or have made special
contributions to the district's educational mission; Mr. Brady was
a member of the Class of 1976, and he returned to his alma mater to
work as a coach and biology teacher for more than three decades
before retiring in 2012; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brady particularly distinguished himself in his
role as head coach of the track and field team; under his direction,
the Eagles won 18 district championships in 23 years, and he coached
his team to a state championship in 2012 after twice finishing as
runner-up; he received a number of prestigious honors over the
course of his career, including the 2012 Coach of the Year award
from the Texas Track & Field Coaches Association; moreover, he
further contributed to DeSoto athletics by developing the Ellis
Hobbs Track Meet and helping organize the alumni game fund-raising
event; and
WHEREAS, Mark Brady made a positive difference in the lives
of many students through his dedicated work in behalf of DeSoto ISD,
and in so doing, he earned the lasting respect of the community;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Mark Brady on his induction into
the DeSoto Independent School District Hall of Honor and extend to
him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Brady as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.