TITLE: Recognizing the Gulf Coast Tennis Association on the occasion of National Tennis Month 2025.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Gulf Coast Tennis Association on the occasion of National Tennis Month 2025.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, National Tennis Month is taking place in May 2025, providing a fitting opportunity to recognize the Gulf Coast Tennis Association for its myriad contributions; and WHEREAS, The organization was founded in 2016 by Don Cudd and Joan Houken; an all-volunteer nonprofit community association affiliated with the United States Tennis Association Texas, GCTA promotes tennis in Brazoria and Matagorda Counties and in other areas along the Texas Gulf Coast south of Houston; and WHEREAS, GCTA has introduced many programs and events since its inception; in addition to free tennis lessons, team tennis, doubles leagues, and tournaments, its offerings also include the Ace It summer camp for youth and Alley Cats Red Ball for adults who are new to the game; in 2022, the association awarded its first scholarship and started the Tennis for All camp, and two years later, members of a GCTA team achieved first-place and third-place finishes in a Special Olympics Texas event; and WHEREAS, The Gulf Coast Tennis Association is made up of volunteers who help grow the sport in their communities, and each year, these individuals are honored for their exemplary efforts at an appreciation banquet that is held in August; and WHEREAS, For nearly a decade, the Gulf Coast Tennis Association has helped countless Texans reach their full potential both on and off the court, and the organization's founders, board members, and staff are indeed deserving of recognition for their accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby honor the Gulf Coast Tennis Association on the occasion of National Tennis Month 2025 and extend to all those affiliated with the group sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for GCTA as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Vasut Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1019 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House