TITLE: Congratulating Leta Andrews of Granbury High School on becoming the most victorious coach in American high school basketball history.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Leta Andrews of Granbury High School on becoming the most victorious coach in American high school basketball history.

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WHEREAS, Coach Leta Andrews of Granbury High School furthered her reputation as a legendary figure in American athletics when she recorded her 1,334th win in December 2010 and became the most victorious coach in American high school basketball history; and WHEREAS, Coach Andrews began her remarkable career in 1962 at Tolar High School; driven by the will to succeed, she studied under legendary University of Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp, who helped her gain a better understanding of the game's fundamentals and its nuances; she went on to coach at a number of other Texas schools and first worked at Granbury High School from 1976 to 1980; and WHEREAS, Over the course of her career, Coach Andrews has amassed 34 consecutive seasons with 20 or more wins and has taken 14 teams to the state tournament; in 1990, she realized her most successful season by guiding Corpus Christi Calallen High School to the state championship; and WHEREAS, Coach Andrews returned to Granbury High School in 1992 and in 2005 became the winningest coach in girls' high school basketball; her milestone win in 2010 made her the all-time leader in victories among all coaches who have ever guided boys' or girls' teams in the United States, and this accomplishment is a testament to her superior skills and her determination; and WHEREAS, Coach Andrews has instilled in many generations of players the importance of teamwork and a strong work ethic; her enduring emphasis on building character in all aspects of life has served as an inspiration to her students and her colleagues for nearly 50 years; and WHEREAS, Coach Andrews has had a profound influence on countless young people, preparing them for success both on and off the court, and she is truly deserving of recognition for her commitment and her exemplary record of achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Coach Leta Andrews on becoming the most victorious coach in American high school basketball history and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Coach Andrews as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Keffer Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 598 was adopted by the House on March 2, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House