SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 139

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Ron Randleman, who is retiring after 23 years of 
outstanding service as head coach of the Sam Houston State 
University Bearkats football team; and

	WHEREAS, During his 36 seasons as a head coach,
Ron Randleman had an exceptional career record of 219-166-6,
and he leaves Sam Houston State University after 23 seasons with
a record of 132-124-3 and five conference championships; and

	WHEREAS, Named head football coach at Sam Houston State 
University in 1982, Coach Randleman took over a program with a 
25-67 record in its previous eight seasons in the National 
Association of Intercollegiate Athletics; he built the Bearkats 
into a team that earned National Collegiate Athletic Association 
Division I-AA national rankings in 1986, 1987, 1991, 2001, and 
2004; and

	WHEREAS, In his final season as the head coach for Sam Houston
State University football team, Ron Randleman led the Bearkats to
Division I-AA playoffs, with a school record of 11 wins for the 
first time in the school's history; the Sam Houston Bearkats 
reached the national semifinals, ending what was arguably the 
best football season in Sam Houston State University's history; 
and

	WHEREAS, After a disappointing 2-9 season in 2003, the 
Bearkats rebounded with 11 wins in 2004 and were named the most 
improved football team in Division I-A and Division I-AA; six of 
the Bearkats were named All-America, and the quarterback of the 
team was one of the top three Division I-AA players of the year; 
the team proved its prowess by defeating five teams that were 
ranked in the top 25 in Division I-AA; and

	WHEREAS, During his tenure at the university, Coach Randleman
has earned numerous accolades; he has been honored 12 times as 
regional or conference "Coach-of-the-Year" for his exemplary 
abilities as head coach; and

	WHEREAS, Ron Randleman has also been actively involved in 
community service, and he was honored with the Citizen of the Year
award in 2004 by The Huntsville Item; and

	WHEREAS, Throughout his notable career he has been 
supported by his accomplished wife, Margie, and his son, Brad, 
and daughter, Mindie; and

	WHEREAS, Coach Randleman has earned the high regard of his 
colleagues and the athletes he coached at Sam Houston State 
University, and his enthusiasm and expertise will be greatly 
missed by all who knew him; now, therefore, be it


	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Ron Randleman for his contributions
as head coach of the Sam Houston State University Bearkats and 
for his inspiration to generations of young athletes and extend 
best wishes for an enjoyable and rewarding retirement; and, be it 
further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ogden




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 15, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate