85R10618 RMA-D
By: Craddick H.R. No. 439
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Craig Yenzer is retiring as head football coach and
athletic coordinator at Midland High School in June 2017, drawing
to a close a notable career in school athletics that has spanned
nearly four decades; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Oklahoma State University in
1979, Craig Yenzer gained experience as a teacher and coach at
schools in Guthrie, Newkirk, and Tuttle, Oklahoma; his involvement
in Texas high school football began when he was hired at Hereford
High School; he served as an assistant coach for a decade before
being promoted to head coach and athletic director, and his tenure
was highlighted by his team's appearance in the 4A Division 1 state
title game in 1999; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Yenzer took over as the Midland High head coach
in 2002, and during his inaugural season, he piloted the Bulldogs
not only to their first postseason berth in more than half a century
but also to an appearance in the state finals; the longest-serving
and winningest head football coach in school history, he has
compiled an impressive overall record of 103 wins and 70 losses and
taken his team to the playoffs in 10 of his 15 seasons with Midland;
in addition, 72 of his student-athletes have gone on to play
football at the collegiate level; and
WHEREAS, Through his vision and leadership, Craig Yenzer has
helped build a proud tradition of gridiron excellence at Midland
High School, and he may reflect with pride on his many achievements
as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Craig Yenzer on his retirement as
head football coach and athletic coordinator at Midland High School
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Coach Yenzer as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.