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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 398
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Coach Joe Lombard on earning his 10th state girls' 
basketball championship title; and
	WHEREAS, Coach Lombard is finishing his 25th year of 
coaching basketball; he spent seven years at Nazareth High 
School, and he has spent 18 years at Canyon High School; with the
recent victory of the Canyon Lady Eagles over Kountze High 
School, he collected his 10th state girls' title; and
	WHEREAS, In recognition of his exceptional achievements, 
Coach Lombard was named the National High School Coach of the 
Year by the prestigious Women's Basketball Coaches Association,  
and he will be honored at the 2003 National Collegiate Athletic 
Association Division I Women's Final Four in Atlanta; in April,  
he will coach the Red Team in the Women's Basketball Coaches 
Association All-America high school game; and
	WHEREAS, Lombard's coaching record is 844-77, an unheard of 
winning percentage of .916; during the past 15 years, his record 
includes a 164-2 district mark and 15 consecutive district 
titles; and
	WHEREAS, The impressive success of his teams over the years 
demonstrates his expertise and sound judgment and is a tribute to 
his exemplary leadership skills and professionalism; Coach 
Lombard sets high standards for his players, and he is a positive 
influence on the lives of his students and colleagues; now, 
therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Joe Lombard for his outstanding 
career as coach of the young people of this state and extend best 
wishes to him for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Bivins




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 18, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate