87S20385 JRI-D
By: White H.R. No. 57
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jessie White of West Brook High School in Beaumont
was inducted into the Prairie View Interscholastic League Coaches
Association Hall of Fame on July 17, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Joining a distinguished group of honorees,
Mr. White entered the PVILCA Hall of Fame as part of its "Bridging
the Gap" project, which was created to focus attention on the
integration of the two primary sports and academic competition
leagues in Texas, the Prairie View Interscholastic League and the
University Interscholastic League; and
WHEREAS, A native of Tyler County, Mr. White was a member of
the first class of Black students to complete all four years of
study at Warren High School; though he faced bigotry in those early
years of integration, he excelled in his studies and as a multisport
athlete; after graduating in 1976, he received a basketball
scholarship to Temple Junior College, and he went on to transfer to
Sam Houston State University, where he earned his bachelor's degree
in sociology and history; he later obtained a master's degree in
educational administration from Prairie View A&M University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. White has enjoyed a long and accomplished career
as a coach and educator; after joining the faculty at West Brook
High School, he took the helm of the Lady Bruins basketball team and
ultimately compiled 350 wins as head coach; moreover, he also
coached volleyball and served as an assistant for West Brook
football and track teams that won state championships; he is
renowned as an influential mentor who has made a positive
difference in the lives of many students, and he has been recognized
by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches and the Texas Girls
Coaches Association for his contributions to high school sports;
and
WHEREAS, Now retired from coaching, Mr. White continues to
teach history at West Brook High, where he has worked for 40 years;
in all of his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife,
Wanda; and
WHEREAS, Through his dedicated efforts, Jessie White has set
an outstanding example to which others may aspire, and he is indeed
deserving of this prestigious hall of fame tribute; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Jessie White
on his induction into the Prairie View Interscholastic League
Coaches Association Hall of Fame and extend to him sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. White as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.