H.R. No. 609
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Joseph Stafford of Tascosa High School in Amarillo
has been honored as the 2024 Texas High School Wrestling Coach of
the Year by the National Federation of State High School
Associations; and
WHEREAS, Coach Stafford has enjoyed tremendous success
during his 17 years at the helm of the Tascosa wrestling program;
under his leadership, the boys' team collected a bronze medal and
two individual gold medals at the 2025 state meet and a 2023 state
team championship, and the girls' squad claimed a state crown in
2014; known for his coaching approach that focuses on discipline
and technical skill, he has notched roughly a dozen top-three state
finishes while mentoring multiple individual state champions and
All-State wrestlers; and
WHEREAS, Prior to his tenure at Tascosa, Coach Stafford was
an assistant coach for the Oklahoma Norman North High School
wrestling team for two years; from 1993 to 2000, he played a key
role in recruiting and developing collegiate wrestlers as head
assistant coach at the University of Wyoming; and
WHEREAS, With his outstanding ability to teach and motivate,
Joseph Stafford has built a tradition of excellence with the
Tascosa High School wrestling team, and he is indeed deserving of
this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Joseph Stafford on his selection as
the 2024 NFHS Texas High School Wrestling Coach of the Year and
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Coach Stafford as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Fairly
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 609 was adopted by the House on March
31, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House