Bill Text: TX HR1384 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Congratulating Lorena High School baseball coach Greg Blanchard on winning his 500th game.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-05-05 - Reported enrolled [HR1384 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-HR1384-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 1384 | ||
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| WHEREAS, In reaching a milestone that reflects both talent | ||
| and perseverance, Lorena High School baseball coach Greg Blanchard | ||
| won his 500th career game on March 4, 2011; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Greg Blanchard graduated from Baylor University in | ||
| 1980 and was hired by the Lorena Independent School District in July | ||
| of that same year; he was named varsity baseball coach in 1982; and | ||
| WHEREAS, During his tenure, the Leopards qualified for the | ||
| University Interscholastic League 2A playoffs each season from 1983 | ||
| to 1988, and they have earned a place in the 3A playoffs every year | ||
| except one between 1998 and 2010; in 2003, Lorena reached the | ||
| ultimate level of success by winning the 3A state championship; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Coach Blanchard's 500th victory came in a 13-2 win | ||
| over Groesbeck High School, and he is sure to add to his impressive | ||
| record in games to come; the team's many triumphs through the years | ||
| are a reflection of Greg Blanchard's exemplary leadership, and he | ||
| may take justifiable pride in the fine work he has done at Lorena | ||
| High School; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby congratulate Greg Blanchard on winning his 500th | ||
| game as a high school baseball coach and extend to him sincere best | ||
| wishes for continued achievement; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for Coach Blanchard as an expression of high regard by the | ||
| Texas House of Representatives. | ||
| Anderson of McLennan | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 1384 was adopted by the House on April | ||
| 28, 2011, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
