SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1150

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Beverly Day Humphrey for her many accomplishments as a coach and as director of athletics with Lancaster Independent School District; and

WHEREAS, As an athlete at Lincoln High School in Dallas, Beverly set a record in the 100-yard dash that still stands; she accepted a scholarship to Prairie View A&M University, where she was a member of several national championship teams; she also qualified for the United States Olympic team in the 100-meter, 200-meter, and 400-meter races; and

WHEREAS, Beverly Humphrey began her coaching career as the head volleyball and track coach at Greenville High School, where her volleyball team made the playoffs in only her second season; it was the first time in Greenville High School history a girls team had made the state playoffs; and

WHEREAS, After amassing a 45-14 record at Greenville High School, Coach Humphrey joined the staff of Lancaster High School, and became the first African American head coach in the school's history; her volleyball and track teams have had remarkable success through the years; her track team recently won its seventh consecutive University Interscholastic League Class 4A state championship title; and

WHEREAS, Coach Humphrey has received many honors during her illustrious career; she was named the Dallas Morning News Coach of the Year, the Texas High School Girls Coaches Association Coach of the Year, and the United States Federation of National High School Coaches Association Coach of the Year for the State of Texas 2005; members of her teams have been awarded approximately 200 scholarships during her service as a coach; and

WHEREAS, Coach Humphrey has set an indelible example for countless young women with her hard work and dedication to excellence; she is truly deserving of recognition for her many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Coach Beverly Day Humphrey for her outstanding career as a coach and an athletic director and extend to her best wishes in all her future endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. West

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 25, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate