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78R11067 JHS-D

By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 888


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Sul Ross State University men's basketball coach Doug Davalos has been named American Southwest Conference (ASC) West Division Coach of the Year, and it is indeed a privilege to join in paying tribute to him at this time; and WHEREAS, In his first season as coach of the Lobos, Coach Davalos led the team to a 19-6 record and the ASC West Division Championship; the Lobos also enjoyed their first postseason tournament appearance in 67 years; and WHEREAS, A graduate of MacArthur High School in San Antonio, this up-and-coming young coach earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston in 1994 and a master of arts degree from Auburn University in 1996; and WHEREAS, During his two years at Auburn, Coach Davalos was a graduate assistant with the men's basketball program; he later served four years as head coach at Fort Stockton High School and most recently worked as an assistant coach at Eastern New Mexico University; and WHEREAS, With his outstanding work ethic and passion for teaching, Coach Davalos will undoubtedly continue to build on the successes of the 2002-2003 season, sharing his years of experience with his players and gaining additional prestige for Sul Ross State University; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Coach Doug Davalos on his selection as American Southwest Conference West Division Coach of the Year and extend to him best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Coach Davalos as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.