By: Haley S.R. No. 984 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in 1-3 recognizing T. Marion Neill for his 37 years of loyal service with 1-4 the Broaddus Independent School District; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A well-known figure in the state's educational 1-6 system, Mr. Neill has had an outstanding career that has included 1-7 serving for 31 years as basketball coach and principal with the 1-8 Broaddus Independent School District; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Under his leadership, Broaddus won the Class A 1-10 state basketball championship in 1976 and 1977; he also coached the 1-11 all-time Southwest Conference scoring leader and current professional 1-12 basketball player Terry Teagle; and 1-13 WHEREAS, During his tenure, the Bulldog teams averaged 1-14 21.3 wins per season; the boys division garnered eight district 1-15 championships and four regional championships, earning a position 1-16 in the state playoffs four times; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Mr. Neill also coached the girls team for 12 years, 1-18 bringing home seven district championships; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Upon his retirement from coaching, Mr. Neill became 1-20 superintendent of the Broaddus Independent School District; and 1-21 WHEREAS, A talented and exemplary superintendent, Mr. Neill 1-22 is admired by his colleagues in education and by the citizens of 1-23 Broaddus; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Mr. Neill's distinguished leadership as a coach, 2-2 principal, and superintendent has contributed greatly to the growth 2-3 and quality of education in the Broaddus community, and he has 2-4 played a major role in making the Broaddus Independent School 2-5 District the successful school system it is today; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Due to Mr. Neill's superior guidance, many Broaddus 2-7 Independent School District students have distinguished themselves 2-8 at state universities and in business, professional, and public 2-9 services throughout the state; now, therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-11 73rd Legislature, hereby express sincere appreciation to 2-12 T. Marion Neill for his notable achievements and his years of 2-13 dedication to the fields of education and coaching; and, be it 2-14 further 2-15 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-16 him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-17 _____________________________________ 2-18 President of the Senate 2-19 I hereby certify that the 2-20 above Resolution was adopted by 2-21 the Senate on May 20, 1993. 2-22 _____________________________________ 2-23 Secretary of the Senate 2-24 _____________________________________ 2-25 Member, Texas Senate