TITLE: Congratulating Kendra Donnelly on her induction into the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Sports Hall of Fame.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Kendra Donnelly on her induction into the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Sports Hall of Fame.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Kendra Donnelly was inducted into the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Sports Hall of Fame on February 16, 2013, in recognition of her 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, Kendra Donnelly grew up in the H-E-B area and attended Hurst Junior High School and L. D. Bell High School, where she played a number of sports; after continuing her athletic career as a volleyball and basketball player in college, she returned to North Texas and became an educator with the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District in 1974; she worked first at Hurst Junior High, and during her three years at the school, she created a multisport curriculum for junior high girls that was used throughout the district; she also coached several sports and ultimately guided H-E-B students in volleyball, basketball, cross-country, and track; and WHEREAS, In 1977, she became the first girls' basketball head coach at L. D. Bell High School and held the post for 14 years; her exceptional work in guiding the Lady Raiders earned her the Northeast Tarrant County Coach of the Year award in 1985, and her teams claimed three district titles and qualified for the play-offs each year between 1982 and 1989; she has continued to serve the district in other capacities and currently works in the Technology Department; and WHEREAS, Kendra Donnelly's many accomplishments have helped advance the proud tradition of athletic excellence in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford school system, and she is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Kendra Donnelly on her induction into the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Sports Hall of Fame and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Donnelly as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Stickland Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 996 was adopted by the House on March 27, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House