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By: Herrero H.R. No. 310
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Phil Danaher, head football coach and athletic
director at Calallen High School in Corpus Christi, earned the
distinction of becoming the winningest coach in Texas high school
football history with his 427th career victory on November 3, 2016;
and
WHEREAS, This record-breaking win came in front of a home
crowd at Wildcat Stadium in the District 30-5A title game against
Flour Bluff High School; following three quarters of evenly matched
play, the Wildcats erupted in the final frame, notching three
touchdowns to clinch the district crown with a final score of 31-7;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Danaher graduated from Harlingen High School,
where he participated in four sports and was named the football
team's most valuable player for two consecutive years; awarded a
football scholarship to Angelo State University, he completed his
degree there in 1971 and then accepted a position as assistant
football coach at Edison High School in San Antonio; in 1974, he was
hired as athletic director and head football coach at Dilley High
School; he later served in those roles at Hamshire-Fannett High
School for six years before assuming the same positions in the
Calallen Independent School District in 1984; and
WHEREAS, During his second year at Calallen, Coach Danaher
guided the Wildcats to their first postseason in nearly three
decades, sparking a run of 32 consecutive playoff berths, the
longest active streak in Texas; over the course of his tenure, the
Wildcats have made 11 appearances in the state semifinals, and they
advanced all the way to the finals in 2005 and 2016; his outstanding
legacy was recognized in 2009 when the field inside Wildcat Stadium
was renamed in his honor; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Coach Danaher is blessed with
the love and support of his wife, Anita, and he takes tremendous
pride in their three children, Cody, Wes, and Brittany; and
WHEREAS, By setting a new standard of success, Coach Danaher
has burnished his reputation as one of the top high school football
coaches in the Lone Star State, and he may take justifiable pride in
his unparalleled record of achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Phil Danaher on becoming the
winningest high school football coach in Texas history 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 Danaher as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.