Bill Text: TX HR21 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 21 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Congratulating Reynaldo Lopez on being named Coach of the Year by NTSA-USA.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-07 - Reported enrolled [HR21 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR21-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 21



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Soccer coach Reynaldo Lopez was named the 2009 Coach
	of the Year by NTSA-USA, and this award provides fitting
	recognition for his notable accomplishments in the sport; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Lopez began his lifelong affiliation with the
	game at the age of five in his native Bolivia; before turning
	professional, he played youth soccer for the Lower Cadettes squad
	of Club Bolivar, one of his native country's best-known teams, and
	he was also a member of the Bolivian national squad; he came to the
	United States and played collegiately for the University of South
	Carolina and Long Island University; and
	WHEREAS, When his playing days ended, Mr. Lopez transitioned
	to coaching, beginning with soccer clinics on Long Island in 1990;
	in the intervening two decades, he has instructed thousands of
	youngsters in the fine points of the game, specializing in teaching
	the Brazilian and Bolivian styles of the sport; and
	WHEREAS, He joined the North Texas Strikers Soccer Club
	Academy in 1998 and is currently its head coach and director; he is
	also coach, director, and president of the Stars Soccer Academy and
	a member of the coaching staff of the Adidas Academy Sports Camps;
	in addition, he serves as the director of after-school soccer
	programs for the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Exceptional coaches inspire athletes to perform at
	the peak of their abilities, and Reynaldo Lopez's commitment to
	excellence indeed makes him an admirable role model and leader;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
	Legislature hereby commend Reynaldo Lopez on his selection as the
	2009 NTSA-USA 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 Mr. Lopez as an expression of high regard by the Texas
	House of Representatives.

	Alonzo

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	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 21 was adopted by the House on
	February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote.

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	Chief Clerk of the House