Texas Legislature Honors Ron Randleman
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Ron Randleman |
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ron Randleman, the longtime head football coach
at Sam Houston State University, announced his retirement
at the conclusion of the 2004 season, drawing to a close an
outstanding 36-year career in coaching; and
WHEREAS, Coach Randleman came to SHSU in 1982 after 13 successful
seasons as head coach at William Penn University and Pittsburgh
State University; during his impressive 23-year tenure, he
established a career record of 132-124-3, won five conference
championships, and became the all-time winningest coach in
Southland Conference history; he leaves the coaching fraternity
with an overall record of 219–166–6; and
WHEREAS, In his final season at the helm, Coach Randleman
led the Bearkats through a spectacular 2004 season that included
a school-record 11 wins, a first-ever appearance in the Division
I-AA
semifinals, and the team's highest national ranking since
the school moved to Division I in 1986; and
WHEREAS, Coach Randleman's career achievements include 12
selections as regional or conference coach of the year as
well as tenure as president of the NCAA Division I-AA Football
Coaches Association and the NAIA Football Coaches Association;
he was elected to the Board of Trustees for the American Coaches
Association in 1999 and also serves as a member of the NCAA
Football Rules Committee; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Coach Randleman has enjoyed
the love and support of his wife, Margie; retirement will
undoubtedly afford him the opportunity to spend more time
with his family as well as indulge in his favorite leisure
activities; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed leader and mentor has served Sam Houston
State University with integrity and dedication, earning the
deep respect of all who have been privileged to work with
him, and it is a pleasure to recognize his outstanding career
as he embarks on an exciting new chapter in his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby honor head football coach Ron Randleman
on his retirement from Sam Houston State University and extend
to him sincere best wishes for success and happiness in all
his endeavors...
The wording above is from the Texas House resolution.
A similar resolution was adopted by the Senate.
Adopted Feb. 15, 2005
Sponsors : State Rep. Lois Kolkhorst/State Sen. Steve Ogden
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Feb. 16, 2005
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