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.