TITLE: Congratulating Lonnie Gaylor on being selected as one of the top 100 Texas high school basketball coaches of all time by the UIL.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Lonnie Gaylor on being selected as one of the top 100 Texas high school basketball coaches of all time by the UIL.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Waxahachie High School coaching great Lonnie Gaylor has been named one of the top 100 Texas high school basketball coaches of all time by the University Interscholastic League; and WHEREAS, In celebration of 100 years of UIL basketball, the organization gathered a group of experts and historians to honor the 100 greatest coaches from the sport's illustrious history; and WHEREAS, Coach Gaylor began his career as a basketball coach in 1972 at Nacogdoches High School; after five seasons with the Dragons, he enjoyed a successful four-year run with Marlin High before taking charge of the Graham High School program; during his outstanding 16-year tenure at the school, the team had undefeated regular seasons in 1984 and 1995, and the 1996 squad competed in the 3A state title game; he helped the Steers compile an undefeated record of 40 wins and zero losses in district play in his last four seasons at the helm; and WHEREAS, Arriving at Waxahachie High School in 1997, Coach Gaylor guided the Indians to eight postseason appearances in 11 seasons, including two trips to the regional round of the state playoffs; after 36 years coaching basketball, he retired in 2008, leaving behind an impressive legacy; he tallied 706 career victories as a head coach and was inducted into the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame in 2016; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Jacksonville High School, Coach Gaylor competed as a member of the Jacksonville College basketball squad before earning both bachelor's and master's degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University; an influential member of his profession, he served as a board member, board secretary, and president of the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches and as director of the TABC Camp of Champs; he remains active in athletics as the coach of the Waxahachie High girls' golf team; and WHEREAS, Over the course of a basketball coaching career spanning more than three and a half decades, Lonnie Gaylor exemplified the passion, dedication, and commitment to excellence that are the hallmarks of the best coaches, and he is indeed deserving of this prestigious UIL recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Lonnie Gaylor on being selected as one of the top 100 Texas high school basketball coaches of all-time by the University Interscholastic League 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 Gaylor as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Ellzey Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 806 was adopted by the House on April 30, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House