SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 89
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Coach Rick Rhoades, who has been named the recipient
of a 2014 University Interscholastic League Sponsor Excellence
Award; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious honor was established to identify
and recognize outstanding sponsors who assist students in developing
and refining their extracurricular talents to the highest degree
while helping them keep their self-esteem separate from their
success or failure in competition; and
WHEREAS, Coach Rhoades is the Cameron Independent School
District athletic director and the head football coach of the
C. H. Yoe High School Yoemen; over the course of his 31-year
coaching career, he has coached football, basketball, track and
field, and baseball; and
WHEREAS, He recently led the Yoemen to their third consecutive
state football championship in a season in which he also won his
100th game as a varsity head football coach; his coaching record
includes leading two track and field teams to state
championships, and he has won numerous district honors; and
WHEREAS, Coach Rhoades is known for emphasizing the role of
athletics in a well-rounded education and for working to include
as many students as possible in athletic activities; he has had a
positive impact on the lives of countless young people, and it is
fitting that he receive special recognition for his successes;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Coach Rick Rhoades for his exemplary
achievements and extend congratulations to him on earning a 2014
University Interscholastic League Sponsor Excellence Award; 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.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 3, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate