TITLE: Congratulating East Chambers High School boys' basketball coach Todd Sutherland on recording 900 wins.

SUMMARY: Congratulating East Chambers High School boys' basketball coach Todd Sutherland on recording 900 wins.

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WHEREAS, Todd Sutherland, head coach of the boys' basketball team at East Chambers High School in Winnie, recorded his 900th career win on February 3, 2023; and WHEREAS, The winningest high school basketball coach in southeast Texas, Mr. Sutherland attained the landmark victory in a matchup against Orangefield High School; the Buccaneers triumphed 47-38, lifting their coach to a new level of success; and WHEREAS, Over the course of his exceptional career, Mr. Sutherland has also coached at Hardin-Jefferson, West Orange-Stark, and Kountze High Schools; in addition to taking the Buccaneers to the state tournament in 2016 and 2019, he guided two teams to state championships, having won titles with Kountze in 2004 and Hardin-Jefferson in 2007; moreover, he has distinguished himself as an algebra teacher at East Chambers High; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Coach Sutherland enjoys the love and support of his wife, Jenny Ney Sutherland, with whom he has shared a rewarding marriage that has spanned more than four decades; he takes tremendous pride in his children, Whitney Harris, Taylor Sutherland, and Grayson Sutherland; and WHEREAS, In reaching the 900-win plateau, Todd Sutherland has earned a special place in the pantheon of Lone Star State basketball coaches, and this rare feat is indeed deserving of commendation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Todd Sutherland on his 900th career victory 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 Sutherland as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Leo-Wilson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 283 was adopted by the House on March 8, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not voting. Chief Clerk of the House