79R13877 JHS-D

By:  Truitt                                                       H.R. No. 1510



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Todd Dodge, head football coach at Southlake Carroll 
High School, received a significant honor on January 14, 2005, when 
he was named the Adams USA National Head Coach of the Year at the 
U.S. Army All-American Bowl Awards Dinner in San Antonio; and
	WHEREAS, Coach Dodge led the Dragons to the Class 5A Division 
II State Championship and a perfect 16-0 record in 2004, applying 
his keen leadership skills, his considerable football savvy, and 
his unique and effective team management principles toward a highly 
successful season; and
	WHEREAS, This well-regarded educator has established himself 
as one of the nation's premier football coaches; since the team 
moved up to Class 5A three seasons ago, Coach Dodge has led 
Southlake Carroll to an astounding 47-1 record, a testament to his 
abilities as an exceptional teacher and an unparalleled motivator; 
and
	WHEREAS, In addition to capturing the prestigious 2004 state 
championship, the Dragons also received recognition as the 24 Hour 
Fitness National High School Team of the Year; this well-deserved 
honor highlighted the team's many accomplishments throughout the 
season and has brought positive attention to Southlake Carroll High 
School; and
	WHEREAS, Coach Dodge has gained the respect and admiration of 
his players, his fellow coaches, and the many supporters of 
Southlake Carroll High School, and his acceptance of the Adams USA 
National Head Coach of the Year Award is a fitting tribute to his 
remarkable record of success; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Todd Dodge on his receipt of the 
Adams USA National Head Coach of the Year Award and commend him for 
his myriad contributions to the Southlake Carroll High School 
football program; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Coach Dodge as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.