TITLE: Congratulating Rhonda Farney of Georgetown High School on her induction into the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Rhonda Farney of Georgetown High School on her induction into the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Georgetown High School girls' basketball coach Rhonda Farney is receiving well-deserved recognition with her induction into the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame on May 18, 2013; and WHEREAS, Coach Farney has compiled a total of 974 wins in the course of a 38-year career that has been highlighted by impressive achievements, including the 4A state championship in 2013; and WHEREAS, Raised in Lometa, Rhonda Farney graduated from Howard Payne University in 1975 at the age of 19 and began coaching high school basketball that same year at Goldthwaite; though she was just slightly older than many of her players, she quickly earned their loyalty and respect; she went on to lead the team to 10 district titles while winning at least 20 games per season, and she continued her outstanding work at Ozona High School, where she coached for two years; and WHEREAS, Coach Farney arrived at Georgetown High School in 1988, and over the course of her distinguished tenure with the Lady Eagles, she has guided her team to 681 victories, 6 trips to the state tournament, and 4 appearances in the title contest, including the 2013 championship victory; and WHEREAS, Inspired by the small-town values that she grew up with, Coach Farney emphasizes hard work and consistency, and she helps create a close-knit team by finding ways to foster camaraderie among her players; and WHEREAS, An influential member of her profession, Coach Farney was the first woman to serve as president of the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, and she held the same post with the Texas Girls Coaches Association; her many honors include state and regional Coach of the Year awards as well as numerous all-star-game coaching assignments; and WHEREAS, With her exceptional ability to teach and motivate, Rhonda Farney has made a positive difference in the lives of hundreds of young athletes and helped Georgetown High School to realize great success on the hardwood, and she has earned a place among the legendary basketball coaches of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Rhonda Farney on her induction into the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches 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 Coach Farney as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Farney Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1575 was adopted by the House on May 1, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House