[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 193 (Wednesday, December 4, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1531]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





              RECOGNIZING ATHLETIC DIRECTOR GERALD BRENCE

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                            HON. VAN TAYLOR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 4, 2019

  Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Gerald Brence, the 
Athletic Director for Plano ISD, for thirty-nine years of dedicated 
service to student 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 thanking Director Gerald Brence for his 
dedication to Plano ISD.

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