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By: Price H.R. No. 130
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Rodney Purswell, the rodeo coach at Frank
Phillips College, has been honored as the Southwest Region College
Rodeo Coach of the Year; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious award is determined by a vote of
the coaches from all 15 schools that make up the Southwest Region of
the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association, and it reflects the
widespread respect Dr. Purswell enjoys among his peers; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Purswell's receipt of the honor in 2013 is
especially fitting, as this veteran coach is retiring on June 30
after guiding cowboys and cowgirls at Frank Phillips College for
more than 22 years; during his notable tenure, he has helped FPC
team members win awards at all levels of rodeo competition, and a
total of 16 of his students have reached the College National Finals
Rodeo, including two competitors on the current roster who will
compete in Casper, Wyoming, in June; and
WHEREAS, Exceptional coaches inspire athletes to perform at
the peak of their abilities, and the commitment and leadership
demonstrated by Dr. Purswell have helped the FPC rodeo team to
become a source of great pride and excitement for the college's
students and supporters; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Dr. Rodney
Purswell of Frank Phillips College on his selection as the
Southwest Region College Rodeo Coach of the Year 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 Dr. Purswell as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.