SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 471
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Royce Chadwick, who is retiring as head women's
	basketball coach of Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi after a
	long and distinguished career in coaching; and
	WHEREAS, Previous to joining the Islanders in Corpus
	Christi, Royce Chadwick enjoyed nearly three decades of coaching
	success, including approximately 1,000 total career games, at
	Marshall University, Stephen F. Austin University, Sam Houston
	State University, Oklahoma Panhandle State University, and
	Howard Junior College; and
	WHEREAS, Coach Chadwick began his tenure at Texas A&M
	University--Corpus Christi in 2012, and he has since become the
	winningest coach in Southland Conference history; during the
	2023-2024 season, he also became the first men's or women's
	basketball coach in the university's history to reach a 750-win
	total in his career; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary coach, colleague, and mentor, Royce
	Chadwick has had a positive impact on the lives of countless
	young people, and his presence at Texas A&M University--Corpus
	Christi will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
	Legislature, hereby commend Royce Chadwick on his illustrious
	career as a basketball coach and extend to him best wishes for
	continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
	Hinojosa of Hidalgo, Hinojosa of Nueces
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 1, 2025.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate