TITLE: In memory of Alvis Glidewell of El Paso.

SUMMARY: In memory of Alvis Glidewell of El Paso.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, On March 14, 2013, the final buzzer sounded for beloved El Paso educator and longtime basketball coach Alvis Reed Glidewell, who won the admiration of many people over the course of his lifetime with his kind and winning ways; and WHEREAS, A native of Clovis, New Mexico, Alvis Glidewell became interested in basketball during his youth after his dad put up a hoop in the yard; he blossomed into a skilled athlete, and the lean young man who was known as "Bones" led his Clovis High School team to a state championship; he went on to play for Texas Western College and was team captain in 1956 and 1957, when the Miners won back-to-back Border Conference titles; and WHEREAS, After serving in the U.S. Army, he embarked on a successful high school coaching career in El Paso that spanned 29 years; he ably guided the teams at Austin and Irvin High Schools, compiling a record of 570 wins and 323 losses and winning seven district titles; his squads reached the state playoffs 11 times and made the "Sweet 16" on three occasions; an excellent classroom instructor as well, he taught mathematics and inspired his students with his passion for the subject; and WHEREAS, Renowned as a fierce competitor, Coach Glidewell nonetheless possessed the qualities of a true sportsman, showing respect for his opponents and demonstrating a humble attitude in victory or defeat; the kindness he demonstrated toward everyone he met earned him many admirers, and he was greeted with affectionate shouts of "Coach!" wherever he went; and WHEREAS, For his athletic achievements, Coach Glidewell was inducted into the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame in 1998, and he later served as the president of the hall of fame and as a member of the executive committee; in addition, he was honored during a UTEP Legends halftime program in 2013; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, he enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Martha, with whom he shared 47 years of marriage and raised two daughters, Trisha and Lana; after his retirement in 1994, he enjoyed traveling and attending UTEP dinner theater performances with Mrs. Glidewell, but his competitive fires continued to burn bright; he took up the game of bridge and was just three points shy of Silver Life Master status at the time of his death; and WHEREAS, An individual who enriched the lives of countless people in his roles as a coach and teacher, Alvis Glidewell was equally admired as a caring husband, father, and friend, and memories of his warmth and generosity will forever remain a source of inspiration for those who had the good fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Alvis Reed Glidewell and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Martha; to his daughters, Trisha Lavan and her husband, Paul, and Lana Harris and her husband, Paul; to his grandchildren, Wyland and Coda Harris; to his numerous nieces and nephews; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Alvis Glidewell. Marquez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1462 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 24, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House