H.R. No. 130

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Dr. Rodney Purswell, the rodeo coach at Frank Phillips College, has been honored as the Southwest Region College Rodeo Coach of the Year; and

WHEREAS, This prestigious award is determined by a vote of the coaches from all 15 schools that make up the Southwest Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association, and it reflects the widespread respect Dr. Purswell enjoys among his peers; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Purswell's receipt of the honor in 2013 is especially fitting, as this veteran coach is retiring on June 30 after guiding cowboys and cowgirls at Frank Phillips College for more than 22 years; during his notable tenure, he has helped FPC team members win awards at all levels of rodeo competition, and a total of 16 of his students have reached the College National Finals Rodeo, including two competitors on the current roster who will compete in Casper, Wyoming, in June; and

WHEREAS, Exceptional coaches inspire athletes to perform at the peak of their abilities, and the commitment and leadership demonstrated by Dr. Purswell have helped the FPC rodeo team to become a source of great pride and excitement for the college's students and supporters; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Dr. Rodney Purswell of Frank Phillips College on his selection as the Southwest Region College Rodeo Coach of the Year and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Purswell as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Price

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 130 was adopted by the House on June 25, 2013, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House