SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 254
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Al Ogletree, who has been named the 2015 Presidential
Pillar by The University of Texas--Pan American; and
WHEREAS, Al Ogletree arrived at The University of
Texas--Pan American in 1969 to serve as the Broncs' head
baseball coach, after having led Sul Ross State University to
the 1968 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
World Series; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his stellar coaching career, he
amassed 1,217 wins, with a record of 1,084-618-1 at The
University of Texas--Pan American; he led the Broncs to the 1971
College World Series in Omaha, where the team finished fourth in
the nation, and he was named the 1971 National Coach of the Year
by the Sporting News; and
WHEREAS, The Broncs were a national power throughout the
1970s, and many of Coach Ogletree's players went on to play and
coach professionally; known affectionately by his players and
people throughout the Rio Grande Valley as Coach Al, he continues
to be closely affiliated with the university; he and his late
wife are being honored by the university with the naming of the
plaza outside the baseball stadium the Al and Joann Ogletree
Plaza; and
WHEREAS, Al Ogletree has had a profound impact on the lives
of countless young people, and he is truly deserving of special
recognition for his many achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Al Ogletree on his legacy of
excellence at The University of Texas--Pan American and extend
congratulations to him on being named the 2015 Presidential
Pillar; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 24, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate