89R20577 AMB-D
By: Longoria H.R. No. 619
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In recognition of her notable contributions to area
athletics, Mission Veterans Memorial High School head volleyball
coach Diana Lerma is being inducted into the Rio Grande Valley
Sports Hall of Fame on June 28, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Since 1988, the RGV Sports Hall of Fame has paid
tribute to individuals who have made a positive impact in the
community through sports-related endeavors; the hall was created to
honor former student-athletes, amateur athletes, coaches,
administrators, officials, trainers, and media figures who have
distinguished themselves with their accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, A native of Mission, Diana Lerma initially gained
acclaim as a standout volleyball player at Mission High School;
following her graduation in 1981, she went on to compete in the
sport at Laredo Junior College and Southwest Texas State
University, where she was named to the Southland All-Conference
Team; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Lerma began her volleyball coaching career at
La Joya High School; in 2002, she was hired to launch the volleyball
program at Veterans Memorial High, and she immediately set about
building a winning culture; over the years, she has enjoyed
remarkable success at the helm of the team, racking up over 800
career wins while directing the Lady Patriots to nearly 50 total
district, bi-district, and area championships and to four
appearances in the Sweet 16; in addition, a number of her
student-athletes have received college scholarships; and
WHEREAS, Through her dedicated efforts, Diana Lerma has
furthered the proud tradition of athletic achievement in the Rio
Grande Valley, and she is indeed deserving of this prestigious
honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Diana Lerma on her induction into
the Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame and extend to her sincere
best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Coach Lerma as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.