84R22519 WG-D
By: Paul H.R. No. 2126
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In recognition of her notable contributions to area
athletics, Cathy Supak is being inducted into the Southwest
Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame at the organization's
2015 meeting, which is taking place from July 16 to 18 in Houston;
and
WHEREAS, A native of Hondo, Ms. Supak graduated from Westlake
High School in Austin and earned her bachelor's degree from
Southwest Texas State University in 1984; she began her career at La
Porte High School, and for the past 23 years she has distinguished
herself as head athletic trainer at Clear Brook High School in
Friendswood; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Supak has further benefited her profession as
president of the Greater Houston Athletic Trainers' Society and as
a founding member and president of the Texas State Athletic
Trainers' Association; she has been an active member of SWATA for
more than three decades, and she was appointed to the Texas Advisory
Board of Athletic Trainers in 2013 by Governor Rick Perry; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan is the recipient of many
well-deserved accolades, among which are the National Athletic
Trainers' Association Athletic Trainer Service Award, the GHATS
Bobby Gunn Award and Logan Wood Award for Meritorious Service, and
the Certificate of Merit from the American Red Cross; moreover,
Ms. Supak was previously honored by SWATA with the Ross Moss Award
for Leadership as well as the 2011 Most Distinguished Athletic
Trainer Award; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Supak enjoys the love and
support of a fine family that includes her husband, Ray, and her two
children, Amanda and Cameron; and
WHEREAS, Cathy Supak has demonstrated a long-standing
commitment to her profession and to ensuring the well-being of
young athletes, and she may take justifiable pride in her
accomplishments as she accepts this prestigious hall of fame honor;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Cathy Supak on her induction into
the Southwest Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame and
extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Supak as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.