SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 700

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Augie Garrido, the head coach of the Texas Longhorns baseball team at The University of Texas at Austin, who recently recorded his 1,600th career victory; and

WHEREAS, The Longhorns baseball team defeated the Bears of Baylor University 3-2 on March 16, 2007, to achieve this historic milestone; Coach Garrido set a record for career wins by a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I baseball coach; and

WHEREAS, Renowned for pitching and defense, Coach Garrido's teams have won five College World Series titles; entering Big 12 Conference play, this year's team has added a dynamic offense to its repertoire and stands poised to make a run at another series title; and

WHEREAS, Coach Garrido has guided successful teams for 39 seasons using a perceptive combination of encouragement and discipline; he is truly deserving of recognition for his outstanding accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to Augie Garrido for reaching the milestone of 1,600 career victories and extend to him best wishes for future 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. Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 16, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate