H.R. No. 929
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Both Matt DeYoung and Todd Sutherland of East
Chambers High School in Winnie earned coach of the year honors for
the 2015-2016 school year; and
WHEREAS, Selected as the 2016 Boys' Powerlifting Coach of the
Year by the Southeast Texas Coaches Association, Mr. DeYoung helped
guide a number of student-athletes to the Texas High School
Powerlifting Association regional meet; one of his lifters, Juan
Lopez, went on to capture the state championship title,
establishing several new state records along the way; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sutherland was named the 2016 Super Gold Boys'
Basketball Coach of the Year by the Beaumont Enterprise; during the
season, he piloted the Runnin' Bucs to 34 victories, the most in
school history, and surpassed a career total of 700 wins; moreover,
his team advanced all the way to the University Interscholastic
League 3A state finals; and
WHEREAS, Through their dedication and leadership, these
coaches have furthered the proud tradition of athletic excellence
at East Chambers High School, and it is truly a pleasure to join in
recognizing them for their outstanding accomplishments; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Matt DeYoung and Todd Sutherland on
receiving coach of the year honors and extend to them sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
for Mr. DeYoung and Mr. Sutherland as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Faircloth
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 929 was adopted by the House on March
23, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House