TITLE: Congratulating assistant baseball coach Jim Miller on his retirement from Waxahachie High School.

SUMMARY: Congratulating assistant baseball coach Jim Miller on his retirement from Waxahachie High School.

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WHEREAS, Jim Miller is retiring from Waxahachie High School in 2017, drawing to a close an exemplary career as a coach that has spanned more than three decades; and WHEREAS, Mr. Miller joined the athletic department at Waxahachie High in 1985, and he has ably served as an assistant baseball, softball, and football coach; after taking on the role of head coach of the Indians baseball team during the 2002-2003 season, he was named interim head coach of the Lady Indians in 2007 and then returned to the position of head coach for the following year; and WHEREAS, Over the course of his notable tenure, Coach Miller has compiled an impressive list of accomplishments; he has helped guide the Indians baseball team to 28 postseason berths, including three appearances in the University Interscholastic League state tournament and two in the state finals; moreover, he played an instrumental role in piloting the 1992 football team to the UIL 4A championship title; and WHEREAS, Jim Miller has served as an inspiring mentor and role model to countless young Texans, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his numerous achievements as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jim Miller on the occasion of his retirement from Waxahachie High School and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness and fulfillment; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Coach Miller as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Wray Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2341 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House