TITLE: Congratulating Matt Rhule on being named head coach of the Baylor University football team.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Matt Rhule on being named head coach of the Baylor University football team.

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WHEREAS, Matt Rhule has been named the new head coach of the Baylor University football team; and WHEREAS, Over the course of his impressive career, Mr. Rhule has coached at Albright College, the State University of New York at Buffalo, the University of California at Los Angeles, and Western Carolina University, as well as for the New York Giants; he served as an assistant at Temple University from 2006 to 2011 and was tapped as the school's head coach in 2013; during his four-year tenure, he guided the Owls to two consecutive 10-win seasons and two consecutive bowl appearances, both of which were firsts in the school's history, and his team clinched a pair of American Athletic Conference East Division titles and the 2016 AAC championship trophy; and WHEREAS, After graduating with a bachelor's degree in political science from Pennsylvania State University, where he played linebacker for the Nittany Lions and earned Penn State Scholar-Athlete and Academic All-Big Ten recognition, Mr. Rhule went on to receive a master's degree in educational psychology from SUNY Buffalo; in all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife, Julie, and he takes great pride in their three children, Bryant, Vivienne, and Leona; and WHEREAS, Coach Rhule will now put his dedication and expertise to work at Baylor, and the Bears are sure to benefit from his proven leadership; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Matt Rhule on his selection as head coach of the Baylor University football team and extend to him sincere best wishes for success in his new position; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Coach Rhule as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 162 was adopted by the House on February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House