H.R. No. 1898
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Hubert Jones is retiring from Anna High School in
June 2017, drawing to a close a notable tenure as a coach and
educator; and
WHEREAS, A native of Memphis, Texas, "Hoot" Jones
distinguished himself as a track and field athlete throughout high
school and went on to run the 440-yard dash and the mile relay for
Abilene Christian College, advancing all the way to the 1969 NCAA
meet; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jones began his coaching career in 1970, and in
the eight years that followed, he worked with track, football, and
basketball programs at schools in Carrizo Springs, Clear Creek,
Morton, and San Antonio; he then returned to his hometown, where he
worked in his family's grocery business for the next 18 years, but
he eventually went back to coaching when an opportunity opened up
with the Memphis High School girls' track team; and
WHEREAS, For the past decade, Mr. Jones has lent his skills
and expertise to Anna High School as a health and professional
communications teacher and as head girls' track and field coach; he
has also served as head coach for the Lady Coyotes cross-country
team, which, under his able guidance, made its first state
appearance in 2015; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding Texan enjoys the love and support
of his wife, Connie, in all his endeavors, and he takes great pride
in his two daughters and three grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, For almost three decades, Hoot Jones has helped
teach young Texans important lessons about teamwork and commitment,
and he may indeed reflect with pride on his many accomplishments as
he looks forward to the next exciting chapter of his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Coach Hoot Jones on his retirement
from Anna High School 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 Coach Jones as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Sanford
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1898 was adopted by the House on May
12, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House