[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 3, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H9211]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF GERALD BRENCE

  (Mr. TAYLOR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize Gerald Brence, 
the athletic director for the Plano Independent School District, for 39 
years of dedicated service to the students and athletes in Plano, 
Texas.
  Before earning the title of athletic director in 2007, Gerald Brence 
served as the head coach of the Plano Senior High School football team 
from 1992 to 2007. During his tenure, the Plano Senior Wildcats secured 
a State championship title in 1994 and made five trips to the State 
quarterfinals. One of the most winning coaches in Plano Senior High's 
history, Coach Brence has earned the respect and admiration of those 
around him.
  Under his steadfast leadership as athletic director, Plano ISD earned 
State championships in seven different sports, including golf, tennis, 
baseball, boys basketball, boys soccer, girls soccer, and girls 
basketball.
  Our community is proud of Director Brence's leadership within Plano 
ISD, and we are grateful for the countless lives he has inspired 
throughout his career. Now, upon his retirement, I ask my colleagues in 
the House of Representatives to join me in thanking Director Gerald 
Brence for his dedication to Plano ISD.

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