By: Chisum H.R. No. 500 73R8220 WMS-F R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The family and many friends of Stocky Lamberson were 1-2 deeply saddened by the passing of this beloved gentleman on March 1-3 18, 1993, at the age of 50; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Mr. Lamberson spent much of his youth in Groom, 1-5 Texas, where he met his future wife, Aimee; enjoying a lasting 1-6 relationship of mutual love and respect, the couple also were 1-7 blessed with three fine children, Todd, Renae, and Melanie, who 1-8 supported Mr. and Mrs. Lamberson in all of their endeavors; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Fueled by a love of football and his unceasing 1-10 desire to teach, Mr. Lamberson's coaching career spanned two 1-11 decades and exemplified the highest possible standards both on and 1-12 off the field; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Consistently producing winning teams throughout his 1-14 career, he enjoyed his greatest coaching success at Panhandle High 1-15 School, where his teams established a tradition of excellence by 1-16 appearing in the state playoffs for nine consecutive years, 1-17 including a berth in the 1984 state championship game, and was in 1-18 the process of rebuilding the football program at Borger High 1-19 School when his career was tragically cut short; and 1-20 WHEREAS, In addition to his coaching duties, this remarkable 1-21 man also taught American history, and the numerous students he 1-22 taught over the years benefited from his keen insight and 1-23 straightforward manner; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Stocky Lamberson was a man of rare dedication and 2-1 integrity; although his warmth and wisdom will be greatly missed by 2-2 all who knew him, his remarkable spirit will surely live on in the 2-3 hearts of the many people whose lives he touched during his years 2-4 on this earth; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-6 Legislature hereby honor the memory of Stocky Lamberson and extend 2-7 sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Aimee 2-8 Lamberson; to his children, Todd Lamberson, Renae Freeman, and 2-9 Melanie Lamberson; and to the many other relatives and friends of 2-10 this fine man; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared 2-12 for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of 2-13 Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Stocky 2-14 Lamberson.