H.R. No. 283
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Todd Sutherland, head coach of the boys' basketball
team at East Chambers High School in Winnie, recorded his 900th
career win on February 3, 2023; and
WHEREAS, The winningest high school basketball coach in
southeast Texas, Mr. Sutherland attained the landmark victory in a
matchup against Orangefield High School; the Buccaneers triumphed
47-38, lifting their coach to a new level of success; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his exceptional career,
Mr. Sutherland has also coached at Hardin-Jefferson, West
Orange-Stark, and Kountze High Schools; in addition to taking the
Buccaneers to the state tournament in 2016 and 2019, he guided two
teams to state championships, having won titles with Kountze in
2004 and Hardin-Jefferson in 2007; moreover, he has distinguished
himself as an algebra teacher at East Chambers High; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Coach Sutherland enjoys the
love and support of his wife, Jenny Ney Sutherland, with whom he has
shared a rewarding marriage that has spanned more than four
decades; he takes tremendous pride in his children, Whitney Harris,
Taylor Sutherland, and Grayson Sutherland; and
WHEREAS, In reaching the 900-win plateau, Todd Sutherland has
earned a special place in the pantheon of Lone Star State basketball
coaches, and this rare feat is indeed deserving of commendation;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Todd Sutherland on his 900th career
victory 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 Coach Sutherland as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Leo-Wilson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 283 was adopted by the House on March
8, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House