| 5 | 6 | | WHEREAS, In recognition of his notable contributions to area |
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| 6 | 7 | | athletics, Barry Russell was inducted into the Midland Independent |
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| 7 | 8 | | School District Hall of Legends on October 27, 2023; and |
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| 8 | 9 | | WHEREAS, Every other year, the Hall of Legends recognizes a |
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| 9 | 10 | | new class of inductees, honoring exceptional athletes, teams, and |
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| 10 | 11 | | coaches, as well as prominent supporters of the district's sports |
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| 11 | 12 | | programs; and |
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| 12 | 13 | | WHEREAS, A head coach for more than three decades, Barry |
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| 13 | 14 | | Russell enjoyed a remarkable 22-year tenure at the helm of the |
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| 14 | 15 | | Midland High School baseball team, racking up 518 wins against only |
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| 15 | 16 | | 237 losses; his teams collected 11 district titles, and during a |
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| 16 | 17 | | playoff run of 20 consecutive years, the Bulldogs won two regional |
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| 17 | 18 | | crowns, claimed the 2001 5A state championship, and returned to the |
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| 18 | 19 | | state semifinals in 2006; and |
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| 19 | 20 | | WHEREAS, Mr. Russell's accolades include Coach of the Year |
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| 20 | 21 | | awards from the Texas Sports Writers Association and the National |
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| 21 | 22 | | Federation of State High School Associations, and he is a member of |
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| 22 | 23 | | the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame; |
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| 23 | 24 | | and |
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| 24 | 25 | | WHEREAS, Through his dedicated efforts, Barry Russell has |
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| 25 | 26 | | furthered the proud tradition of athletic excellence and |
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| 26 | 27 | | participation that has long been a hallmark of Midland ISD, and he |
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| 27 | 28 | | is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be |
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| 28 | 29 | | it |
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| 29 | 30 | | RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas, |
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| 30 | 31 | | 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Barry Russell on his |
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| 31 | 32 | | induction into the Midland ISD Hall of Legends and extend to him |
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| 32 | 33 | | sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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| 33 | 34 | | RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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| 34 | 35 | | prepared for Coach Russell as an expression of high regard by the |
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| 35 | 36 | | Texas House of Representatives and Senate. |
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| 36 | | - | Craddick |
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| 37 | | - | ______________________________ ______________________________ |
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| 38 | | - | President of the Senate Speaker of the House |
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| 39 | | - | I certify that H.C.R. No. 6 was adopted by the House on |
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| 40 | | - | November 17, 2023, by a non-record vote. |
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| 41 | | - | ______________________________ |
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| 42 | | - | Chief Clerk of the House |
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| 43 | | - | I certify that H.C.R. No. 6 was adopted by the Senate on |
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| 44 | | - | November 30, 2023, by a viva-voce vote. |
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| 45 | | - | ______________________________ |
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| 46 | | - | Secretary of the Senate |
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| 47 | | - | APPROVED: __________________ |
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| 48 | | - | Date |
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| 49 | | - | __________________ |
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| 50 | | - | Governor |
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