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By: White H.R. No. 727
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Todd Sutherland, the boys' basketball coach at
Hardin-Jefferson High School in Sour Lake, realized a notable
achievement during the 2012-2013 season by recording his 600th
career victory; and
WHEREAS, The milestone win came on December 6, 2012, when the
Hawks notched a commanding 91-34 triumph over Legacy Christian
Academy; and
WHEREAS, Coach Sutherland has guided the Hardin-Jefferson
team since 2004, and he previously coached at East Chambers, West
Orange-Stark, and Kountze High Schools during a career that has
spanned 20 years; he has two 3A state championships to his credit,
having won titles with Kountze in 2004 and Hardin-Jefferson in
2007, and this skilled mentor has also helped four athletes to earn
Player of the Year honors; and
WHEREAS, Winning 600 games is a rare feat and one that
reflects great skill and dedication, and Todd Sutherland is truly
deserving of special recognition for becoming one of the select
number of coaches to enjoy this admirable level of success; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Todd Sutherland on attaining his
600th career victory 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 Coach Sutherland as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.