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                                                                  H.R. No. 1631



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Prairie View Interscholastic League Coaches 
Association is hosting its 26th annual Hall of Honor Awards Banquet 
on July 23, 2005, providing a fitting time to recognize this 
outstanding organization; and
	WHEREAS, Founded in 1940, this nonprofit group is made up of 
coaches of the former Prairie View Interscholastic League, which 
served as the governing body for competitions held between public 
African American high schools in Texas during segregation; and
	WHEREAS, Although the PVIL merged with the UIL in 1967 
following desegregation in schools, its coaches association 
remains active today; with the motto, "Remembering the Past with 
Pride," the association's members are dedicated to preserving the 
organization's rich athletic history, acquiring UIL recognition of 
all PVIL records, and developing a museum to house league 
memorabilia; and
	WHEREAS, For more than six decades, the members of the 
Prairie View Interscholastic League Coaches Association have 
played a vital role in the athletic community of Texas, and their 
many worthwhile efforts are indeed deserving of special legislative 
praise; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend the members of the Prairie View 
Interscholastic League Coaches Association for their work in 
preserving the achievements of African American student athletes 
and coaches in Texas and extend to them sincere best wishes for 
success with their endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Dutton

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1631 was adopted by the House on May 
25, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House