TITLE: Congratulating Leonard Tipton on his induction into the Coastal Bend Coaches Association Hall of Honor.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Leonard Tipton on his induction into the Coastal Bend Coaches Association Hall of Honor.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Leonard Tipton received well-deserved recognition when he was inducted into the Coastal Bend Coaches Association Hall of Honor at a banquet held in Corpus Christi on January 17, 2015; and WHEREAS, Following his graduation from Texas A&I University, Mr. Tipton returned to his high school alma mater in Robstown to commence an outstanding 17-year tenure, over the course of which he coached the track and field and cross-country teams and guided the Cotton Pickers to a district track title and two district cross-country titles; he has additionally coached football and track and field teams at Mathis, Flour Bluff, Gregory-Portland, and Moody High Schools; and WHEREAS, Highly regarded for his success with a number of athletic programs, Mr. Tipton was named Track Coach of the Year by the Corpus Christi Caller-Times and was selected to coach the all-star football game presented by the Texas High School Coaches Association; and WHEREAS, With his exceptional ability to teach and motivate, Leonard Tipton has made a positive difference in the lives of hundreds of young athletes, and in so doing, he has earned a place among the legendary coaches of the Coastal Bend area; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Leonard Tipton on his induction into the Coastal Bend Coaches Association Hall of Honor as a member of the Class of 2015 and commend him on his many achievements; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Coach Tipton as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1763 was adopted by the House on May 7, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House