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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, In reaching a milestone that reflects both talent |
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and perseverance, Lorena High School baseball coach Greg Blanchard |
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won his 500th career game on March 4, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Greg Blanchard graduated from Baylor University in |
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1980 and was hired by the Lorena Independent School District in July |
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of that same year; he was named varsity baseball coach in 1982; and |
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WHEREAS, During his tenure, the Leopards qualified for the |
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University Interscholastic League 2A playoffs each season from 1983 |
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to 1988, and they have earned a place in the 3A playoffs every year |
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except one between 1998 and 2010; in 2003, Lorena reached the |
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ultimate level of success by winning the 3A state championship; and |
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WHEREAS, Coach Blanchard's 500th victory came in a 13-2 win |
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over Groesbeck High School, and he is sure to add to his impressive |
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record in games to come; the team's many triumphs through the years |
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are a reflection of Greg Blanchard's exemplary leadership, and he |
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may take justifiable pride in the fine work he has done at Lorena |
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High School; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Greg Blanchard on winning his 500th |
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game as a high school baseball coach and extend to him sincere best |
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wishes for continued achievement; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Coach Blanchard as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |