Bill > HJR1649

This resolution, a formal expression of opinion or sentiment from the Tennessee House of Representatives and Senate, honors Coach Lamar Rogers upon his retirement after an extraordinary fifty-year career coaching girls' basketball at Clarkrange High School. The resolution highlights his remarkable achievements, including over a thousand victories, making him the winningest girls' basketball coach in TSSAA (Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association) history with a record of 1,364 wins and 350 losses. It also acknowledges his leadership in guiding the Lady Buffaloes to eight state championships, numerous state tournament appearances, and an impressive streak of forty-nine consecutive winning seasons. Furthermore, the resolution recognizes Coach Rogers' numerous accolades, such as inductions into several Halls of Fame and prestigious awards, as well as his success in developing talented athletes, including scholarship recipients and award winners. The resolution concludes by commending his significant contributions to Tennessee high school basketball and wishing him well in his retirement.