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H.R. No. 306
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Longtime athletic coach Jim Miller has been named
Kilgore College's 2003 Ex-Teacher of the Year, and he is most
deserving of this prestigious honor; and
WHEREAS, Coach Miller began his affiliation with Kilgore
College in 1967, and he holds the distinction of being the
longest-tenured head coach in the school's history; he served as an
assistant coach and physical education instructor for nine years
before taking the helm as head football coach in 1976; and
WHEREAS, A U.S. Army veteran, Coach Miller is a graduate of
Ennis High School and the former East Texas State University
(ETSU), where he earned bachelor's and master's degrees in
education; during his undergraduate years at ETSU, he was a
standout member of the school's football team, and in 1991 he was
inducted into the ETSU Athletic Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, This notable leader is a seven-time coach of the
year whose teams won seven conference championships, five bowl
games, and the 1978 Junior College National Championship; he was
named the Texas Sports Writers' Junior College Coach of the Year in
1978 and was inducted into the Kilgore College Football Hall of Fame
in 2002; and
WHEREAS, Jim Miller is a credit to Kilgore College and its
many alumni; his dedication and commitment are truly inspirational,
and it is indeed a privilege to recognize him and his many
accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Jim Miller on
his selection as Kilgore College's 2003 Ex-Teacher of the Year and
commend him for his many years of service to this fine school; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Coach Miller as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Merritt
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 306 was adopted by the House on
October 10, 2003, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House