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1		-	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 390
	1	+	2025S0306-1 04/07/25
	2	+	By: Kolkhorst S.R. No. 390
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	7	+	SENATE RESOLUTION
2	8		WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
3	9		recognize Richard Whitaker, who is retiring as head football
4	10		coach and athletic director at Calhoun High School after 20 years
5	11		of transformative leadership at the school and 35 years of
6	12		coaching; and
7	13		WHEREAS, Richard Whitaker developed a love of sports as a
8	14		young and multitalented high school athlete under the direction
9	15		of coach Buddy Brashear; he accepted a pole vaulting scholarship
10	16		from Northwestern State University in Louisiana, where he was
11	17		inspired to direct his passion for athletics into a rewarding
12	18		career path; and
13	19		WHEREAS, Richard was honored to begin his coaching career
14	20		at Aldine High School and to work alongside legendary football
15	21		coach Bill Smith, who inspired him to adopt the highly effective
16	22		strategy known as the veer offense; Richard went on to become
17	23		head football coach at Kingsville High School, and during his
18	24		third season, he led the team to compete in the playoffs for the
19	25		first time in decades; and
20	26		WHEREAS, In 2005, Coach Whitaker accepted the role of head
21	27		football coach and athletic director of Calhoun High School, and
22	28		the following year, he guided the relatively unknown small-town
23	29		football team into the playoffs; under his skilled leadership,
24	30		Calhoun became known as a powerhouse in high school football, and
25	31		from 2018 through 2020, the Sandcrabs dominated competition with
26	32		some of the best rushing teams in the nation; and
27	33		WHEREAS, Despite Coach Whitaker's numerous trophies and
28	34		accolades, his coaching achievements are secondary to his
29	35		sincere investment in the well-being of the many young athletes
30	36		he has supported both on and off the field; he has served as a
31	37		trusted mentor and role model to countless young athletes and has
32	38		imparted wisdom and guidance to help foster their success in
33	39		every facet of life; and
34	40		WHEREAS, Richard Whitaker is an esteemed figure in Texas
35	41		high school football and in the coaching profession, and he is a
36	42		treasured member of the Calhoun community; he has set lasting
37	43		standards for excellence at Calhoun High School, and his presence
38	44		and leadership as head coach and athletic director will be
39	45		greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
40	46		RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
41	47		Legislature, hereby commend Richard Whitaker on his exemplary
42	48		career and his outstanding tenure at Calhoun High School and
43	49		extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it further
44	50		RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
45	51		him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
46		-	Kolkhorst
47		-	________________________________
48		-	President of the Senate
49		-	I hereby certify that the
50		-	above Resolution was adopted by
51		-	the Senate on April 10, 2025.
52		-	________________________________
53		-	Secretary of the Senate
54		-	________________________________
55		-	Member, Texas Senate