H.R. No. 439
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Craig Yenzer is retiring as head football coach and
  athletic coordinator at Midland High School in June 2017, drawing
  to a close a notable career in school athletics that has spanned
  nearly four decades; and
         WHEREAS, After graduating from Oklahoma State University in
  1979, Craig  Yenzer gained experience as a teacher and coach at
  schools in Guthrie, Newkirk, and Tuttle, Oklahoma; his involvement
  in Texas high school football began when he was hired at Hereford
  High School; he served as an assistant coach for a decade before
  being promoted to head coach and athletic director, and his tenure
  was highlighted by his team's appearance in the 4A Division 1 state
  title game in 1999; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Yenzer  took over as the Midland High head coach
  in 2002, and during his inaugural season, he piloted the Bulldogs
  not only to their first postseason berth in more than half a century
  but also to an appearance in the state finals; the longest-serving
  and winningest head football coach in school history, he has
  compiled an impressive overall record of 103 wins and 70 losses and
  taken his team to the playoffs in 10 of his 15 seasons with Midland;
  in addition, 72 of his student-athletes have gone on to play
  football at the collegiate level; and
         WHEREAS, Through his vision and leadership, Craig Yenzer has
  helped build a proud tradition of gridiron excellence at Midland
  High School, and he may reflect with pride on his many achievements
  as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Craig Yenzer on his retirement as
  head football coach and athletic coordinator at Midland High School
  and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and,
  be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Coach Yenzer as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Craddick
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 439 was adopted by the House on March
  2, 2017, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House