88R17896 BK-D
By: Kuempel, Buckley H.C.R. No. 90
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The State of Texas is home to some of the finest high
school coaches in the country, who are committed to helping young
Texans reach their full potential in their athletic endeavors and
build a strong foundation for future success; and
WHEREAS, Coaches exert a positive influence on the
development of young people and serve as role models during
students' formative years; in the course of their duties, these
educators teach fundamental life lessons and instill important
values such as discipline, integrity, respect, teamwork, and good
sportsmanship in young competitors; moreover, coaches help
establish and maintain the vibrant culture of high school sports,
which enriches the educational experience for all students and
strengthens the school's connection to the wider community; and
WHEREAS, The individuals who make up the state's secondary
school coaching ranks are supported by the Texas High School
Coaches Association, an advocacy and leadership organization
focused on furthering education and professionalism among its
members; formally organized in 1930 as the Texas High School
Football Coaches Association, the group sponsored the first
coaching school in San Antonio three years later; it assumed its
current name in 1941 after opening its doors to coaches in all
University Interscholastic League sports; in the decades since,
THSCA has grown to more than 25,000 members, making it one of the
largest organizations of its kind in the world; and
WHEREAS, Playing an integral role in secondary education, the
high school coaches of the Lone Star State are truly deserving of
recognition for the positive guidance they provide to students and
for furthering the state's proud tradition of athletic excellence;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby designate April 6 as Texas High School Coaches Day and
commend all those associated with the Texas High School Coaches
Association for their dedicated efforts; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section
391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in effect
until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally
passed by the legislature.