Bill Text: TX HR1441 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Congratulating Lonnie Gaylor on his induction into the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-05-04 - Reported enrolled [HR1441 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-HR1441-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 1441 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Former Waxahachie High School boys' basketball | ||
| coach Lonnie Gaylor received well-deserved recognition with his | ||
| induction into the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Hall of | ||
| Fame on May 21, 2016; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A graduate of Jacksonville High School, Lonnie | ||
| Gaylor attended Jacksonville College, where he was a member of the | ||
| school's basketball squad, and he later earned bachelor's and | ||
| master's degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University; he began | ||
| his career as a basketball coach in 1972 at Nacogdoches High School | ||
| and enjoyed a successful stint at Marlin High before beginning a | ||
| 16-year tenure at Graham High School; there, his teams twice went | ||
| undefeated during the regular season, and in 1996, Graham advanced | ||
| all the way to the University Interscholastic League Class 3A state | ||
| championship game; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Coach Gaylor took the reins at Waxahachie High | ||
| School in 1997, and during his 11 seasons as head coach of the | ||
| Indians, he guided his teams to 8 postseason appearances and 2 trips | ||
| to the regional round of the UIL playoffs; he retired in 2008, | ||
| leaving the coaching ranks after 36 years with an impressive total | ||
| of 706 wins and numerous Coach of the Year accolades; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Widely respected by his peers, Coach Gaylor has | ||
| contributed to his profession through his service as a board | ||
| member, board secretary, and president of the Texas Association of | ||
| Basketball Coaches; moreover, he has regularly shared his talents | ||
| at TABC clinics and was a coach for the 1996 TABC All-Star Game; in | ||
| all his endeavors, he has been blessed with the love and support of | ||
| his wife, Myra, and his children, Allyson and Brent, and he takes | ||
| great pride in his grandchildren, Hanna, Court, and Sydni; and | ||
| WHEREAS, With his exceptional ability to teach and motivate, | ||
| Lonnie Gaylor has made a positive difference in the lives of | ||
| thousands of young athletes, and he has earned a place among the | ||
| legendary basketball coaches of the Lone Star State; now, | ||
| therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby congratulate Lonnie Gaylor on his induction into | ||
| the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame as a member | ||
| of the Class of 2016 and extend to him sincere best wishes for the | ||
| future; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for Mr. Gaylor as an expression of high regard by the Texas | ||
| House of Representatives. | ||
| Springer | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 1441 was adopted by the House on April | ||
| 27, 2017, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
