H.R. No. 1293



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS,  Head coach Chester Smith and the Wheatley High 
School boys' basketball team defeated La Marque 81-68 in the Region 
III-4A championship game to earn the school's ninth berth in the 
state basketball championship in Austin; and
	WHEREAS, A Houston native and Texas Southern University 
alumnus, Coach Smith has extensive coaching experience ranging from 
varsity boys' basketball at Hitchcock High School to varsity girls' 
basketball at Wheatley High School; with this ninth state 
tournament appearance under Coach Smith, Wheatley High School 
becomes the only Houston area high school to advance to the state 
tournament in every decade since integration in the late 1960s; and
	WHEREAS, During his career, Coach Smith has led his teams to 
eight consecutive postseason appearances, three district 
championships, four bi-district championships, two area 
championships, and one regional semifinal appearance; his 
impressive resume also includes two Coach of the Year awards and 
five all-state players; and
	WHEREAS, Coach Smith has shared his experience with others 
through his participation in the Texas High School Coaches 
Association, Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, and the 
National Federation of Houston Teachers; and
	WHEREAS, Schooling his young charges in the finer points of 
the game, while instilling in them the values of hard work, 
dedication, and sportsmanship, Coach Smith has built an impressive 
coaching legacy, securing his place in the annals of high school 
sports in the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Coach Chester Smith for leading the 
Wheatley High School boys' basketball team to the state tournament 
for the ninth time and extend to him and his players warmest best 
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Coach Smith as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Dutton

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1293 was adopted by the House on May 
9, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House