H.R. No. 727
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Todd Sutherland, the boys' basketball coach at
  Hardin-Jefferson High School in Sour Lake, realized a notable
  achievement during the 2012-2013 season by recording his 600th
  career victory; and
         WHEREAS, The milestone win came on December 6, 2012, when the
  Hawks notched a commanding 91-34 triumph over Legacy Christian
  Academy; and
         WHEREAS, Coach Sutherland has guided the Hardin-Jefferson
  team since 2004, and he previously coached at East Chambers, West
  Orange-Stark, and Kountze High Schools during a career that has
  spanned 20 years; he has two 3A state championships to his credit,
  having won titles with Kountze in 2004 and Hardin-Jefferson in
  2007, and this skilled mentor has also helped four athletes to earn
  Player of the Year honors; and
         WHEREAS, Winning 600 games is a rare feat and one that
  reflects great skill and dedication, and Todd Sutherland is truly
  deserving of special recognition for becoming one of the select
  number of coaches to enjoy this admirable level of success; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Todd Sutherland on attaining his
  600th career victory and extend to him sincere best wishes for the
  future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Coach Sutherland as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  White
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 727 was adopted by the House on March
  7, 2013, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House