2025S0354-1 04/24/25
By: Hinojosa of HidalgoHinojosa of Nueces S.R. No. 471
SENATE RESOLUTION
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.