Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SR709

Caption

Recognizing Rhonda Farney for receiving the Pat Summitt Trophy and being named a national coach of the year.

Impact

The resolution highlights Coach Farney's significant impact on her players and the community over her 29-year coaching career, wherein she led her team to over 1,000 victories and consistently qualified for state playoffs. The resolutions not only acknowledge individual excellence in coaching but also underline the importance of women's sports in educational institutions, setting a positive example for future generations of athletes.

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 709 is a formal recognition by the Texas Senate of Rhonda Farney, head coach of the Georgetown High School girls' basketball team, who has been awarded the prestigious Pat Summitt Trophy and named the National Coach of the Year by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association in 2017. This resolution serves to honor her remarkable achievements and contributions to high school sports in Texas, particularly in promoting and excelling in women's basketball.

Contention

While there may not be direct contention surrounding SR709 as it functions primarily as a commendation, it represents a broader conversation about the recognition of women's contributions to sports and education, inspiring further advocacy for women's representation in coaching roles. The resolution can also be seen as part of an increasing trend in recognizing the achievements of women in sports, which may lead to discussions about equitable support and funding for women's athletics.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

TX SR56

Recognizing Alejandra Llanos for being named the National Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

TX HR1320

Congratulating the Georgetown High School girls' soccer team on its achievements during the 2023 season.

TX HR1745

Congratulating the Georgetown High School girls' soccer team on its achievements during the 2023 season.

TX SR573

Recognizing Norma Duran for being named governor of the Texas Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Artists.

TX HR1500

Congratulating Sonny Dykes, head coach of the Texas Christian University football team, on being named the Associated Press Coach of the Year for 2022.

TX HR1006

Congratulating the Dallas College Brookhaven Campus women's soccer team on winning the 2022 NJCAA Division III national championship.

TX HR636

Congratulating G. J. Kinne on being named head coach of the Texas State University football team.

TX SR1

Recognizing Augustin Rivera Jr. for receiving the Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award from the South Texas Council of Boy Scouts of America.

TX HR63

Congratulating Dr. Lidia Fonseca on receiving the 2023 Governor's Trophy from the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities Lex Frieden Employment Awards program.

TX SR476

Recognizing the Dallas Wings organization for its contributions to the community.

Similar Bills

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