Summary of H.Res. 399 – Congratulating Gregg Popovich on Retirement

Overview

H.Res. 399 is a House Resolution that formally congratulates Gregg Popovich, former head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, on his retirement. The measure recognizes his record-setting NBA career and his broader contributions to the San Antonio community and the sport of basketball. It directs the Clerk of the House to transmit an enrolled copy of the resolution to Gregg Popovich.

• Bill Type: House Resolution (congratulatory, ceremonial)
• Bill Number: H.Res. 399
• Title: Congratulating Gregg Popovich, former Head Coach of the San Antonio Spurs and the winningest head coach in National Basketball Association history, on his retirement
• Introduced: May 8, 2025
• Status: Submitted in House; referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
• Primary Sponsor: Rep. Tony Gonzales

Purpose and Intent

• Recognize Gregg Popovich for his historic and record-setting career in the NBA.
• Highlight his leadership achievements, including five NBA championships and the most coaching wins in league history.
• Acknowledge his lasting contributions to the San Antonio Spurs organization, the broader San Antonio community, and the sport of basketball.
• Extend best wishes to Popovich on his retirement and future endeavors.

Key Provisions

The introduced text comprises four main points:

1) Commend Popovich for his historic and record-setting NBA career (five championships; most coaching wins).
2) Recognize his contributions to the Spurs organization, the San Antonio community, and basketball.
3) Congratulate him on retirement and wish him continued success.
4) Direct the Clerk to transmit an enrolled copy of the resolution to Gregg Popovich, President of Basketball Operations, San Antonio Spurs.

Who Is Affected

• Gregg Popovich (honored recipient of the enrolled copy).
• The San Antonio Spurs organization and the San Antonio community may view the resolution as formal recognition.
• Members of the House and the public as observers of congressional ceremonial acknowledgment.

Procedural History and Timeline

• Introduced in the House on May 8, 2025.
• Referred on May 8, 2025 to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
• Status remains at the committee stage as a ceremonial resolution; no substantive regulatory or fiscal changes are proposed.

Additional Context

• This is a ceremonial/honorary resolution and does not create or modify law, authorize spending, or alter government policy.
• The transmission of an enrolled copy is a customary ceremonial step to formally convey congressional acknowledgment to the individual.

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