86R16854 GM-D
By: Springer H.R. No. 854
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Phillip Rhodes has served the students of Childress
High School with great dedication for more than three decades, and
in recognition of his exemplary work as a coach and teacher, he
received a free trip to Super Bowl LI in Houston from Good Morning
America; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rhodes was nominated for the prize by more than
100 people after GMA set out to find a deserving coach who has had a
profound impact on students; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his career, Mr. Rhodes has
coached more than 3,000 young athletes in nearly every sport
offered by Childress High; today, he serves as head coach of the
junior varsity football team and the boys' track team and as an
assistant coach for the varsity football team in addition to
teaching world geography; and
WHEREAS, Coach Rhodes has earned the deep appreciation of the
Childress High community for his ability to help students reach
their full potential, and he is known for the special effort he
makes to help them feel welcome and appreciated; and
WHEREAS, Through his exceptional ability to educate and
inspire, Phillip Rhodes has made a positive difference in the lives
of countless young people, and he is indeed deserving of this
special honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Phillip Rhodes for his outstanding
contributions as a coach and teacher at Childress High School and
congratulate him on earning a trip to Super Bowl LI from Good
Morning America; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Rhodes as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.