By: Duncan H.R. No. 205 73R3079 LBD-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Clyde R. "Bob" Stephens, a well-known West Texas 1-2 radio and television broadcaster, died on November 30, 1992, at the 1-3 age of 66, and he will long be remembered for the many outstanding 1-4 contributions he made to the broadcasting industry over the course 1-5 of his remarkable career; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Originally from Gracemont, Oklahoma, Mr. Stephens 1-7 moved to Lubbock in 1935; after proudly serving in the United 1-8 States Navy during World War II, he returned to his Texas home to 1-9 pursue a career in broadcasting with the support of his wife, 1-10 Betty, whom he wed on December 20, 1958; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Mr. Stephens gained a wealth of experience while 1-12 serving as farm director for KFYO Radio in Lubbock and WKY Radio in 1-13 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and as a weather forecaster with Lubbock's 1-14 KAMC-TV and KCBD-TV; during this time, he became a guiding 1-15 influence in the development of quality weather forecasting and 1-16 reporting; and 1-17 WHEREAS, In 1964, Mr. Stephens formed KWGN-FM Radio in 1-18 Abernathy, which later became KWGO-FM and was moved to Lubbock in 1-19 1971, gaining him broad popularity extending to the South Plains 1-20 and into the eastern regions of New Mexico; and 1-21 WHEREAS, This admirable gentleman also shared his valuable 1-22 insight and expertise with others through his active membership in 1-23 such organizations as the National Association of Farm Directors 1-24 and the American Meteorological Society, and through his leadership 2-1 as president of the American Meteorology Association; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Recognizing his commitment to accuracy in a state 2-3 known for its sudden and often intense weather developments, 2-4 Mr. Stephens was bestowed many special honors during his lifetime, 2-5 including the Honorary State Farmers Award, the Silver Spur Award, 2-6 and the American Society of Agronomy's Outstanding Conservation 2-7 Broadcasting Award; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Though the passing of Mr. Stephens is a great loss 2-9 to his many friends and relatives, his memory will surely live on 2-10 in the hearts of all who were afforded the opportunity to know and 2-11 appreciate the special qualities of this outstanding person; now, 2-12 therefore, be it 2-13 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-14 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Clyde R. "Bob" 2-15 Stephens and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his 2-16 family: to his wife, Betty Stephens; to his three brothers, James 2-17 Stephens of San Angelo, William Stephens of Baxter Springs, Kansas, 2-18 and Ray Stephens of Post; to his two sisters, Betty Strong of 2-19 Austin and Emily Graves of Lubbock; and to the many other relatives 2-20 and friends of this fine man; and, be it further 2-21 RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared 2-22 for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of 2-23 Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Clyde R. 2-24 "Bob" Stephens.