[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 12961-12962]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           COACH ROBERT HALE

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                          HON. ROGER WILLIAMS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 27, 2015

  Mr. WILLIAMS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Coach Robert Hale, a 
Texas coaching legend in his own right, for his exemplary achievements 
and positive impact on his students, players, community and the great 
state of Texas.
  In 1968 Coach Hale began his coaching career at Leonard Middle School 
in Fort Worth, Texas. He went on to become the head coach at 9 
different Texas high schools including; Seymore, Dalhart, Lewisville, 
Burleson, Everman, Pampa, Weatherford, Azle and Crowley. As a coach, he 
lead his teams to historic victories, including winning the Class 4A 
state title at Pampa High School in 1996 and defeating defending state 
champ Fort Worth Dunbar in 2004. In all, Coach Hale amassed a UIL 
career record of 753-377 and an overall record of 806-387.

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  Coach Hale has been influential both on and off the basketball court. 
He taught his students and players life lessons that they could carry 
with them into adulthood. He took the time to truly influence those 
around him, and his admirable service has left a lasting mark on his 
community. I speak on behalf of his son, Colby, when I say he is looked 
up to by his family and those closest to him.
  Today I am proud to say Coach Hale's work has earned him the well-
deserved honor of being inducted into the Texas High School Coaches 
Association's Hall of Honor.
  I couldn't be prouder of Coach Hale, and it is my pleasure to 
recognize his efforts and achievements before the House of 
Representatives.

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