SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 709

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Rhonda Farney, who has been honored with the Pat Summitt Trophy and has been named the 2017 National Coach of the Year by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association; and

WHEREAS, Rhonda Farney is the head coach of the Georgetown High School girls' basketball team; during her 29 years of coaching, she has led the Lady Eagles to more than 1,000 victories; and

WHEREAS, Under Coach Farney's superior leadership and expertise, the Lady Eagles have earned a place in 26 state playoffs and in back-to-back University Interscholastic League 4A Division state tournaments; her team won the state championship title in 2013, and players closed out an impressive 2017 season having made it to the regional finals; and

WHEREAS, Coach Farney inspires confidence in her players, and she instills in them an uncompromising work ethic that is reflected both on and off the court; she has helped 66 Georgetown High School athletes move on to play collegiate basketball; and

WHEREAS, Rhonda Farney is respected and admired by her students, her colleagues, and the members of the Georgetown community, and she is indeed deserving of recognition for her outstanding accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend Rhonda Farney on her exemplary coaching career and congratulate her on receiving the Pat Summitt Trophy and being named the Women's Basketball Coaches Association 2017 National Coach of the Year; and, be it further

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

Schwertner

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 2, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate