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 1-2                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1274
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great pride
 1-4     in recognizing Coach Frank "Butch" Tudyk, who is retiring after
 1-5     37 years as an Athletic Coach and 25 years as an Athletic Director;
 1-6     and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Throughout the past 37 years, Butch Tudyk was
 1-8     dedicated to his athletes and was an innovative, resourceful,
 1-9     enthusiastic coach; for the past 14 years he has been the Athletic
1-10     Director for Poteet High School; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Born and raised in Pleasanton, Butch attended
1-12     Pleasanton High School; he earned a baseball scholarship to
1-13     Saint Mary's University and graduated with a bachelor of science
1-14     degree in physical education; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Capably guiding his students in learning the fine
1-16     points of football, baseball, basketball, and other sports, he
1-17     taught his pupils that each one of them could always strive for
1-18     excellence; he led his teams to numerous tournaments; and
1-19           WHEREAS, Coach Tudyk had over 553 career wins in varsity
1-20     athletics and 258 wins and 81 losses in varsity baseball; he
1-21     also taught volleyball and girls basketball during his extensive
1-22     and successful career at five different high schools; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, A positive influence in the lives of young people,
 2-2     Butch Tudyk gave generously of his time and energy to help them
 2-3     with their work, and he instilled in them a sense of pride in
 2-4     their accomplishments; and
 2-5           WHEREAS, The citizens of the State of Texas have greatly
 2-6     benefitted from the diligence and hard work of this dedicated
 2-7     coach; now, therefore, be it
 2-8           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-9     77th Legislature, hereby commend Coach Frank "Butch" Tudyk
2-10     for his superb contributions to the thousands of students whose
2-11     lives he affected in a positive way; and, be it further
2-12           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
2-13     as an expression of highest regard from the Texas Senate with best
2-14     wishes for the retirement years ahead.
2-15                                                               Zaffirini
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2-17                                          President of the Senate
2-18                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-19                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-20                                  on May 28, 2001.
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2-22                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-23                                  ______________________________________
2-24                                           Member, Texas Senate