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78S20017 JHS-D
By: Kuempel H.R. No. 21
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For 24 years, Pat Ethredge of Katy served as state
judging director for Texas for the National Association of Women's
Gymnastics Judges, and her longtime support of gymnastics in the
Lone Star State has earned her the respect and admiration of
countless individuals; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Ethredge has volunteered untold hours to serving
an array of organizations, including the Gymnastics Association of
Texas, the Texas High School Gymnastics Program, and
USA-Gymnastics; she has coordinated numerous clinics, providing
valuable educational opportunities for area gymnastics judges, and
has promoted Texas as a site for Junior Olympic National
competitions, the Junior Pan American Games, and the National
Judges' Cup; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed individual devoted 11 years to serving
as Regional United States Gymnastics Federation Women's State
Judging Director from 1980 to 1991, and during her tenure she was
honored with a Service to Youth Award and the prestigious
Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her significant
service in support of gymnastics in Texas; she remains a resource
for gymnasts of all levels and freely shares her knowledge and
expertise; and
WHEREAS, The Lone Star State's gymnastics community owes a
debt of gratitude to Pat Ethredge for her considerable
contributions to the development of this challenging discipline in
Texas; her commitment to this endeavor has positively affected
innumerable young lives, inspiring many to fulfill their dreams of
success in the sport of gymnastics and beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Pat Ethredge for
her many years of outstanding service to the gymnastics community
in Texas and extend to her best wishes for continued success in all
her endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Ethredge as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.