79R2969 MW-D

By:  Kolkhorst                                                    H.R. No. 74 



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; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Coach Randleman as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.