TITLE: Congratulating Van Hedrick on his induction into the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference Hall of Fame.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Van Hedrick on his induction into the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference Hall of Fame.

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WHEREAS, In recognition of his outstanding coaching career at North Central Texas College, Van Hedrick was inducted into the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference Hall of Fame in 2019; and WHEREAS, The only head softball coach in the 20-year history of the NCTC program, Coach Hedrick started the team in 1999 after serving as the school's assistant baseball coach; he has posted winning records in 19 of his 20 seasons and leads all active Texas junior college coaches with more than 840 victories; moreover, his total wins rank 10th among all active National Junior College Athletic Association Division I coaches; under his direction, the Lady Lions have made three NJCAA Division I national tournament appearances and have won two conference crowns and three Region VNorth titles; since 2005, he has also distinguished himself in his role as the college's athletic director; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hedrick's dedication to sports extends back to his youth; he garnered all-district football, basketball, and baseball honors as a student at Iowa Park High School, and he went on to play baseball at Vernon Regional Junior College and Tarleton State University; along the way, he earned an associate degree at Vernon and a criminal justice degree with a minor in physical education from TSU; after working as an assistant coach at Hill College, he returned to TSU and completed his master of education degree while gaining additional coaching experience as a graduate assistant; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Coach Hedrick enjoys the love and support of his wife, Robyn, and their three daughters, Ashley, Allison, and Autumn; and WHEREAS, With his outstanding ability to teach and motivate, Van Hedrick has built a record of excellence for the North Central Texas College softball program, and he is indeed deserving of this hall of fame honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Van Hedrick on his induction into the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference Hall of Fame and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Coach Hedrick as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Springer Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1420 was adopted by the House on May 10, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House