TITLE: Recognizing Royce Chadwick on the occasion of his retirement.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Royce Chadwick on the occasion of his retirement.

FULL TEXT:
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 President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 1, 2025.