SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 592

WHEREAS, Jeff Traylor, former head football coach at Gilmer High School, has been inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2025; and

WHEREAS, A Gilmer native and a 1986 graduate of Gilmer High School, Jeff Traylor earned a spot on the Stephen F. Austin State University football team as a walk-on player; he began his coaching career in 1990 as an assistant at Big Sandy High School, and he subsequently served for seven years as a passing coordinator, defensive backs coach, receivers coach, and special teams coordinator at Jacksonville High School; and

WHEREAS, In 2001, Coach Traylor took the helm of the gridiron squad at his high school alma mater; he built a powerhouse program during his tenure as Gilmer's head coach, leading the Buckeyes to state championships in 2004, 2009, and 2014, two state runner-up finishes, and 12 district crowns; a four-time Texas High School Coach of the Year, he posted an outstanding overall record of 175-26, with his .871 winning percentage ranking 10th all-time in state high school football history; while at Gilmer, he also produced two perfect 16-0 seasons and three 15-win campaigns; and

WHEREAS, Following his departure from Gilmer in 2014, Coach Traylor joined the coaching staffs at The University of Texas, Southern Methodist University, and the University of Arkansas, rising to the title of associate head coach at all three schools; in December 2019, he was named head football coach at The University of Texas at San Antonio; he immediately set about building a winning culture, and through five seasons, he has led the Roadrunners to a pair of conference championships and five consecutive bowl berths highlighted by back-to-back bowl victories in 2023 and 2024; and

WHEREAS, Through his exceptional ability to mentor young athletes, Jeff Traylor has distinguished himself as one of the Lone Star State's elite football coaches, and he is indeed deserving of this prestigious accolade; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby congratulate Jeff Traylor on his induction into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 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 Traylor as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 31, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate