SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 377


In Memory

of

Hoover J. Wright


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Cypress, the community of Prairie View, and citizens 
across the state in mourning the loss of Hoover J. Wright, who 
died March 7, 2003; and

	WHEREAS, Mr. Wright was a world renowned coach at Prairie 
View A&M University for over 40 years; while he was best known 
for his accomplishments in track and field, he also served as 
athletic director and head football coach; and

	WHEREAS, A native of Hebron, Maryland, he earned a 
bachelor's degree from Maryland State University and a master's 
degree from Pennsylvania State University; he began his coaching 
career at Shorter College in North Little Rock, Arkansas; and

	WHEREAS, Under his leadership, the Panther track and field 
program attained unparalleled success, including two National 
Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Indoor titles, one 
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Outdoor title, 
five Southwestern Athletic Conference crowns, and the 1970 
United States Track and Field Association national title; and

	WHEREAS, Coach Wright was inducted into the National 
Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Track Coaches Hall of 
Fame in 1976, Prairie View A&M University's Sports Hall of Fame 
in 1992, and the Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame 
in 1994; and

	WHEREAS, His many honors included his selection as Coach 
of the Year by both the Southwestern Athletic Conference and the 
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics; he also 
served three times as a staff member of the United States 
National Track and Field Team and as an assistant coach at the 
1972 Munich Olympic Games; his record of success created a demand 
for him to share his winning formula at various coaching clinics 
around the nation; and

	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Mr. Wright gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his 
wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by 
those who knew him; and

	WHEREAS, Hoover Wright lived his life to the fullest and 
was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he leaves 
behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and 
many friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Hoover J. Wright:  his wife of 49 years, 
Eloise McCreary Wright; his four children, Romana, Sondra, 
Shawneequee, and Hoover Wright, Jr.; and his eight 
grandchildren; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 
for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 
Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 
do so in memory of Hoover J. Wright.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 17, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate