H.R. No. 1441
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Former Waxahachie High School boys' basketball
coach Lonnie Gaylor received well-deserved recognition with his
induction into the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Hall of
Fame on May 21, 2016; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Jacksonville High School, Lonnie
Gaylor attended Jacksonville College, where he was a member of the
school's basketball squad, and he later earned bachelor's and
master's degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University; he began
his career as a basketball coach in 1972 at Nacogdoches High School
and enjoyed a successful stint at Marlin High before beginning a
16-year tenure at Graham High School; there, his teams twice went
undefeated during the regular season, and in 1996, Graham advanced
all the way to the University Interscholastic League Class 3A state
championship game; and
WHEREAS, Coach Gaylor took the reins at Waxahachie High
School in 1997, and during his 11 seasons as head coach of the
Indians, he guided his teams to 8 postseason appearances and 2 trips
to the regional round of the UIL playoffs; he retired in 2008,
leaving the coaching ranks after 36 years with an impressive total
of 706 wins and numerous Coach of the Year accolades; and
WHEREAS, Widely respected by his peers, Coach Gaylor has
contributed to his profession through his service as a board
member, board secretary, and president of the Texas Association of
Basketball Coaches; moreover, he has regularly shared his talents
at TABC clinics and was a coach for the 1996 TABC All-Star Game; in
all his endeavors, he has been blessed with the love and support of
his wife, Myra, and his children, Allyson and Brent, and he takes
great pride in his grandchildren, Hanna, Court, and Sydni; and
WHEREAS, With his exceptional ability to teach and motivate,
Lonnie Gaylor has made a positive difference in the lives of
thousands of young athletes, and he has earned a place among the
legendary basketball coaches of the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Lonnie Gaylor on his induction into
the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame as a member
of the Class of 2016 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. Gaylor as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Springer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1441 was adopted by the House on April
27, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House