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By:  Hopson                                                       H.R. No. 124



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Coach Don Tullos will be inducted into the Texas 
Association of Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame in November 2003, 
and this honor provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on his many 
achievements; and
	WHEREAS, A member of the coaching community for 35 years, he 
began his storied career at Latexo and the following year moved on 
to Slocum, where he coached both boys' and girls' teams; Coach 
Tullos next took his considerable talents to Grapeland, and during 
his 11 years with that school, he guided the Sandiettes to three UIL 
state tournaments; and
	WHEREAS, This remarkable coach devoted the past 15 years to 
building the Lovelady Lady Lions into a consistent winner, and at 
the time of his retirement in May 2003, he had a career winning 
total of 1,022 victories; and
	WHEREAS, Don Tullos has created a legacy of coaching 
excellence that is an inspiration to all those in his profession, 
and it is truly appropriate that he receive special legislative 
recognition for his achievements; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Coach Don 
Tullos on his induction into the Texas Association of Basketball 
Coaches Hall of Fame and extend to him sincere best wishes for 
continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Coach Tullos as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.