WHEREAS, it is with great pride and pleasure that Coach Jack Schweers is recognized upon his selection as "The News" 1999 All-State Boys Basketball Coach of the Year, and it is appropriate at this time to highlight his many achievements and to extend public recognition and commendations to him for his outstanding athletic achievements; and
WHEREAS, after assisting Coach Larry Chapman at Auburn University in Montgomery to reach the NAIA national final, Coach Schweers left college coaching and moved to Trinity High School of Montgomery, Alabama, four seasons ago and led his first team to the Final Four with a .500 record; and
WHEREAS, savoring the Trinity Wildcats illustrious ranking this year as number one team in the state, Coach Schweers directed the Wildcats to a 31-1 record and the 1999 Class 3A Boys State Basketball Championship by defeating second-ranked Francis Marion in the 3A final; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his coaching achievements, however, Coach Schweers is honored in gratitude for his counsel and friendship to his many players, and for his encouragement and support of both academic and athletic achievement, and will be renowned and admired as long as basketball is played; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That in tribute to an outstanding career of accomplishments, we hereby most highly commend and salute Coach Jack Schweers upon his selection as "The News" 1999 All-State Boys Basketball Coach of the Year, for whom a copy of this resolution shall be provided with sincere regard and best wishes for every future happiness and success.