H.R. No. 2043
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Freddy James Anderson of San Antonio is being
inducted into the Prairie View Interscholastic League Coaches
Association Hall of Fame on July 18, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Kountze, Mr. Anderson attended
George Washington Carver High School; after earning a spot on the
school's basketball team, he quickly proved himself an athlete of
notable ability, and he helped lead the squad to a number of titles
during his time as a Carver student; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Anderson went on to enjoy a notable 23-year
career in the U.S. armed forces, proudly serving his country during
the Vietnam War; following his retirement from the military in
1985, he moved to San Antonio and joined the U.S. Postal Service,
where he spent two decades as a civil servant; he retired in 2005
and later worked as a security guard at the AT&T Center for the San
Antonio Spurs; and
WHEREAS, A respected member of his community, Mr. Anderson is
currently collaborating with former students of George Washington
Carver High to have the school commemorated with the placement of a
historical marker at its original location; moreover, Mr. Anderson
is also active in efforts to earn recognition for the founders of
Bishop College in Dallas; and
WHEREAS, The achievements of Freddy Anderson continue to
inspire his family, friends, and fellow Carver High School alumni,
and he is indeed deserving of this hall of fame honor; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Freddy James Anderson on his
induction into the Prairie View Interscholastic League Coaches
Association Hall of Fame 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. Anderson as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
White of Tyler
McClendon
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2043 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House