TITLE: Congratulating Ray Wright on his induction into the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Sports Hall of Fame.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Ray Wright on his induction into the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Sports Hall of Fame.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Ray Wright was inducted into the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Sports Hall of Fame on February 16, 2013, in recognition of his notable contributions to local athletics; and WHEREAS, Since 1995, the H-E-B Sports Hall of Fame has paid tribute to individuals and teams who have made a positive impact in the community through sports-related endeavors; the hall was created to honor successful teams and athletes as well as officials, administrators, trainers, medical practitioners, media figures, and others who have distinguished themselves with their achievements; and WHEREAS, Ray Wright attended Hurst Hills Elementary School and began demonstrating his athletic skill as a member of the football and track teams at Central Junior High; he went on to become an all-district and all-area football player at L. D. Bell High School and then proved his abilities at the collegiate level from 1990 to 1995 as a member of the Duke University football team; and WHEREAS, In 1997, Mr. Wright became a scouting intern for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League and then held the posts of scouting administrator and director of player programs; after serving as a recruiting coordinator for Cornell University in 1999 and 2000, he spent eight seasons with the Houston Texans as a strength and conditioning coach; since 2010, he has been the head strength and conditioning coach with the Redskins, overseeing all aspects of the players' workout programs; and WHEREAS, Ray Wright's many accomplishments have helped advance the proud tradition of athletic excellence in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford school system and beyond, and he is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Ray Wright on his induction into the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Sports 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 Wright as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Stickland Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 998 was adopted by the House on March 27, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House