Texas 2025 - 89th 1st C.S.

Texas House Bill HR76

Caption

Congratulating Manuel Moreno Jr. of J. Frank Dobie High School on his induction into the Texas Tennis Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Summary

House Resolution 76 is a congratulatory resolution honoring Manuel Moreno Jr., a longtime Texas tennis coach, on his induction into the Texas Tennis Coaches Association Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2025. The resolution recounts his coaching career, including his years at O'Connell Consolidated High School, Houston Clear Lake High School, Lamar University, and J. Frank Dobie High School, and highlights his success in leading teams to district and state-level achievements. The resolution also recognizes Moreno's many awards and broader contributions to youth tennis, including coaching in Galveston, supporting the City of Galveston Parks and Recreation Department summer tennis program, and writing as a tennis columnist. It concludes by expressing the Texas House's high regard and extending best wishes, and it directs that an official copy be prepared for him as a formal expression of recognition.

Impact

HR 76 does not change state law, create new regulatory requirements, or appropriate funds. Its effect is purely ceremonial: it places the Texas House's official recognition on the record and honors an individual for his service and accomplishments in high school and youth tennis. No statutes, agencies, or private parties are directly affected beyond the symbolic acknowledgment of Coach Moreno and the institutions associated with his career.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is uniformly positive and celebratory. The bill text is written as a tribute, and the available context shows no recorded opposition, committee controversy, or negative votes. It reflects bipartisan-style ceremonial recognition typical of honorary resolutions, with the House formally commending Moreno's career, character, and contributions to student-athletes and junior tennis.

Contention

There is no notable contention in the available record. Because HR 76 is a nonbinding honorary resolution, it does not appear to have generated policy debate, fiscal concerns, or disagreement over legal effects. Any discussion would likely center only on the appropriateness of the tribute and the honoree's qualifications, both of which are presented favorably in the resolution.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HR1078

Congratulating Kelley Touchet on his induction into the Texas High School Basketball Officials Association Hall of Honor.

TX SR592

Recognizing Jeff Traylor for his induction into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame.

TX HR1329

Congratulating Dr. Van Davis on his induction into the Texas Digital Learning Association Hall of Fame.

TX HR972

Congratulating Randy K. Boyd of Victoria on his induction into the Texas Steel Guitar Association Hall of Fame.

TX HCR43

Congratulating Jack D. Hightower on his induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.

TX HR429

Congratulating Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. on his induction into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame.

TX SR594

Recognizing David Alan Smoak for his induction into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame.

TX HR844

Congratulating Josh Edwards on his 2025 induction into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.

TX SR274

Recognizing Carl Idlebird on the occasion of his induction into the Association of Texas Small School Bands Hall of Fame.

TX HR609

Congratulating Joseph Stafford of Amarillo Tascosa High School on his selection as the 2024 Texas High School Wrestling Coach of the Year.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.