SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 767
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Edith Royal and welcome her to the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Edith Royal is a much beloved and respected Texan
whose many contributions to the Texas Longhorn football program
and countless philanthropic efforts have made her a legendary
figure in the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Royal played a vital role in the success of
her husband, the late Darrell Royal; she provided him steadfast
and loyal support as he built the Longhorns into one of the most
successful programs in the history of college football; and
WHEREAS, Despite the many demands placed on her as a
coach's wife, she made the time to participate in a wide variety
of philanthropic activities, notably in support of education on
drug and alcohol abuse and recovery; she was a founder of the
Children's Advocacy Center and a founding board member of the
Austin chapter of the Palmer Drug Abuse Program; and
WHEREAS, Following the death of her husband from
Alzheimer's disease, she devoted her charitable efforts to
fighting the illness; she established the Darrell K Royal
Research Fund for Alzheimer's Disease, which has raised well in
excess of $1 million to fund research toward finding a cure; it is
truly fitting that she receive special recognition for her
outstanding philanthropic efforts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Edith Royal on her many
contributions to our state and extend to her best wishes for the
continued success of the Darrell K Royal Research Fund for
Alzheimer's Disease; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini, Nelson, Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 11, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate