85R8981 RMA-D
By: Longoria H.R. No. 237
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Robert Capello Sr., head coach of the Edcouch-Elsa
High School boys' basketball team, reached a significant career
milestone when he recorded his 1,000th win on January 6, 2017; and
WHEREAS, This accomplishment took place in front of a home
crowd as the Yellow Jackets defeated Pace High School of
Brownsville by a score of 88-83; with the triumph, Mr. Capello
earned the distinction of becoming only the fourth high school
coach in Texas to have compiled 1,000 victories; he is also the
winningest active high school basketball coach of Hispanic descent
in the nation; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Class of 1960 at Edcouch-Elsa High,
where he distinguished himself as an All-Star quarterback and a
basketball star, Mr. Capello went on to graduate with a bachelor's
degree from Texas A&I University and a master's degree from Sam
Houston State University; he began his coaching career in 1965 and
gained experience at Mission, Lyford, Donna, Barbers Hill, Uvalde,
and Port Arthur High Schools before being hired as head boys'
basketball coach by his alma mater; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Capello built a storied tenure at Edcouch-Elsa
High that spanned more than three decades before retiring in 2012,
but three years later, he returned to begin another chapter as head
coach; in recognition of his outstanding record of success, which
includes repeatedly guiding the Yellow Jackets to the playoffs, the
school named its gymnasium in his honor in 2005; and
WHEREAS, Along the way, Mr. Capello has been supported by the
love and encouragement of his wife, Gloria, and he takes tremendous
pride in their four sons, Robert Jr., Ricky, Ronny, and Randy; and
WHEREAS, In reaching the 1,000-win plateau, Robert Capello
has earned a special place in the pantheon of Lone Star State
basketball coaches, and this rare feat is indeed deserving of
commendation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Robert Capello Sr. on his 1,000th
career victory and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Coach Capello as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.