H.R. No. 1181

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Jerry Vance, head coach of the Liberty Hill High School football team, was named the 2014 Class 4A Coach of the Year by Dave Campbell's Texas Football magazine; and

WHEREAS, Coach Vance was selected for this prestigious honor after an impressive 2014 campaign in which he led the Panthers to the District 14-4A title and a 12-3 overall record; under his able guidance, the squad bounced back from two early-season losses to make an exciting postseason run, advancing all the way to the University Interscholastic League 4A Division 1 semifinals; and

WHEREAS, This accomplished coach took the helm at Liberty Hill in 2001, and during his remarkable 14-year tenure, he has helped the Panthers reach new levels of achievement on the gridiron; the team captured consecutive UIL 3A state championships in 2006 and 2007, and the school's other sports programs have enjoyed notable success with Coach Vance leading the way as athletic director; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Vance has served as a positive role model to hundreds of student-athletes and contributed greatly to the rich tradition of athletic excellence at Liberty Hill High School, and this latest accomplishment confirms his status as one of the most highly respected high school football coaches in the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jerry Vance on his selection as the 2014 Class 4A Coach of the Year by Dave Campbell's Texas Football magazine and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

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

Farney

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1181 was adopted by the House on March 26, 2015, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House