H.R. No. 26 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The distinguished career of Coach Ken Dabbs has been 
duly recognized with his induction into the Texas High School 
Coaches Association Hall of Honor; and
	WHEREAS, A talented multisport athlete, Coach Dabbs played 
football, baseball, track, and tennis at Freer High School, 
graduating in 1951; he went on to earn a bachelor of science degree 
from Sam Houston State University, and in 1973 he received a 
master's degree in education from the University of North Texas; 
and
	WHEREAS, Coach Dabbs took his first athletics job at 
Bellville High School, where as assistant coach he helped lead the 
Brahmas to the State 2A quarterfinals; in 1958, Sweeny High School 
hired him to be head track coach and assistant football coach, and 
during his tenure there Coach Dabbs led the Bulldogs to eight 
district and three regional track championships and played a vital 
role in the school's 1966 state football championship; and
	WHEREAS, Transferring to Irving High School, Coach Dabbs 
obtained his first head football coaching position and also served 
as athletic director; under his guidance, the Tigers reached the 
State 4A quarterfinals with an impressive 11-2 season record; 
following his success in Irving, Coach Dabbs moved to Austin to 
become head football coach and athletic director at Westlake High 
School; and
	WHEREAS, In 1973, Coach Dabbs entered the realm of college 
sports, taking a job as assistant football coach and recruiting 
coordinator for The University of Texas at Austin, where from 1973 
to 1983 he helped the Longhorns win five Southwest Conference 
Championships and 10 bowl games; in 1984, he became the assistant 
athletic director for football and facility operations at UT, 
continuing in that position until his retirement in 1995; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted husband to his wife, Marguerite, and the 
proud father of three sons, Bob, Bryan, and Doug, Coach Dabbs is 
currently employed as the regional sales manager for SRI Sports, 
where the experience he garnered during four decades in the sports 
profession continues to benefit others; and
	WHEREAS, The tradition of excellence that Coach Dabbs 
established throughout his coaching career left an indelible mark 
on Texas high school and college sports, and it is indeed fitting to 
pay tribute to this esteemed individual at this time; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Coach Ken 
Dabbs on his induction into the Texas High School Coaches 
Association Hall of Honor and extend to him best wishes for 
continued happiness and good fortune; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Coach Dabbs as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Baxter

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 26 was adopted by the House on August 
5, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House