H.R. No. 1763
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Leonard Tipton received well-deserved recognition
when he was inducted into the Coastal Bend Coaches Association Hall
of Honor at a banquet held in Corpus Christi on January 17, 2015;
and
WHEREAS, Following his graduation from Texas A&I University,
Mr. Tipton returned to his high school alma mater in Robstown to
commence an outstanding 17-year tenure, over the course of which he
coached the track and field and cross-country teams and guided the
Cotton Pickers to a district track title and two district
cross-country titles; he has additionally coached football and
track and field teams at Mathis, Flour Bluff, Gregory-Portland, and
Moody High Schools; and
WHEREAS, Highly regarded for his success with a number of
athletic programs, Mr. Tipton was named Track Coach of the Year by
the Corpus Christi Caller-Times and was selected to coach the
all-star football game presented by the Texas High School Coaches
Association; and
WHEREAS, With his exceptional ability to teach and motivate,
Leonard Tipton has made a positive difference in the lives of
hundreds of young athletes, and in so doing, he has earned a place
among the legendary coaches of the Coastal Bend area; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Leonard Tipton on his induction
into the Coastal Bend Coaches Association Hall of Honor as a member
of the Class of 2015 and commend him on his many achievements; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Coach Tipton as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1763 was adopted by the House on May
7, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House