Recognizing the Gulf Coast Tennis Association on the occasion of National Tennis Month 2025.

89(R) HR 1019 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 1019

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, National Tennis Month is taking place in May 2025,

providing a fitting opportunity to recognize the Gulf Coast Tennis

Association for its myriad contributions; and

WHEREAS, The organization was founded in 2016 by Don Cudd and

Joan Houken; an all-volunteer nonprofit community association

affiliated with the United States Tennis Association Texas, GCTA

promotes tennis in Brazoria and Matagorda Counties and in other

areas along the Texas Gulf Coast south of Houston; and

WHEREAS, GCTA has introduced many programs and events since

its inception; in addition to free tennis lessons, team tennis,

doubles leagues, and tournaments, its offerings also include the

Ace It summer camp for youth and Alley Cats Red Ball for adults who

are new to the game; in 2022, the association awarded its first

scholarship and started the Tennis for All camp, and two years

later, members of a GCTA team achieved first-place and third-place

finishes in a Special Olympics Texas event; and

WHEREAS, The Gulf Coast Tennis Association is made up of

volunteers who help grow the sport in their communities, and each

year, these individuals are honored for their exemplary efforts at

an appreciation banquet that is held in August; and

WHEREAS, For nearly a decade, the Gulf Coast Tennis

Association has helped countless Texans reach their full potential

both on and off the court, and the organization's founders, board

members, and staff are indeed deserving of recognition for their

accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby honor the Gulf Coast Tennis Association on the

occasion of National Tennis Month 2025 and extend to all those

affiliated with the group sincere best wishes for continued

success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

prepared for GCTA as an expression of high regard by the Texas House

of Representatives.

Vasut

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1019 was adopted by the House on May

23, 2025, by a non-record vote.

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Chief Clerk of the House