H.R. No. 801



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Avery Johnson, head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, 
has been honored with the Red Auerbach Trophy as the NBA Coach of 
the Year for the 2005-2006 season; and
	WHEREAS, In his first full season at the helm, Coach Johnson 
guided Dallas to a 60-22 mark, the third-best record in the league 
and tied for the best season in franchise history; the fastest coach 
in NBA history to collect 50 wins, Coach Johnson has led the 
Mavericks to a remarkable 76-24 regular-season record since taking 
over as head coach on March 19, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Retired as a player since October 28, 2004, Coach 
Johnson has made a seemingly seamless transition into the rarefied 
and supremely challenging fraternity of NBA coaching; this 
impressive evolution is not surprising given the high regard in 
which the former point guard was held for his on-court leadership 
and uncanny knowledge of the game, and he has indeed lived up to the 
expectations of his former teammates, coaches, and mentors; and
	WHEREAS, Known as the "Little General" during his playing 
days, Coach Johnson transformed the Mavericks from an offensive 
juggernaut content to simply outscore its opponents to a unit also 
focused on defense and shutting down challengers; Dallas ranked in 
the top 10 in both scoring and points allowed this season, putting 
up 99.1 points per game and limiting opponents to a franchise-low 
93.1 points per game; and
	WHEREAS, By placing an emphasis on defense while maintaining 
many facets of the team's high-powered offense, Coach Johnson 
placed his indelible imprint on the 2005-2006 Mavericks, 
successfully preparing his team for the unique challenges of 
postseason play and a run at the coveted NBA crown; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Avery Johnson 
on his selection as the 2005-2006 NBA Coach of the Year and extend 
best wishes to him for continued good fortune in this and future 
seasons; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Coach Johnson as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                 Davis of Dallas

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 801 was adopted by the House on May 
15, 2006, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House