89R27483 JRI-D
By: Vasut H.R. No. 1019
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, National Tennis Month is taking place in May 2025,
providing a fitting opportunity to recognize the Gulf Coast Tennis
Association for its myriad contributions; and
WHEREAS, The organization was founded in 2016 by Don Cudd and
Joan Houken; an all-volunteer nonprofit community association
affiliated with the United States Tennis Association Texas, GCTA
promotes tennis in Brazoria and Matagorda Counties and in other
areas along the Texas Gulf Coast south of Houston; and
WHEREAS, GCTA has introduced many programs and events since
its inception; in addition to free tennis lessons, team tennis,
doubles leagues, and tournaments, its offerings also include the
Ace It summer camp for youth and Alley Cats Red Ball for adults who
are new to the game; in 2022, the association awarded its first
scholarship and started the Tennis for All camp, and two years
later, members of a GCTA team achieved first-place and third-place
finishes in a Special Olympics Texas event; and
WHEREAS, The Gulf Coast Tennis Association is made up of
volunteers who help grow the sport in their communities, and each
year, these individuals are honored for their exemplary efforts at
an appreciation banquet that is held in August; and
WHEREAS, For nearly a decade, the Gulf Coast Tennis
Association has helped countless Texans reach their full potential
both on and off the court, and the organization's founders, board
members, and staff are indeed deserving of recognition for their
accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Gulf Coast Tennis Association on the
occasion of National Tennis Month 2025 and extend to all those
affiliated with the group sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for GCTA as an expression of high regard by the Texas House
of Representatives.