H.R. No. 96 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, February 4, 1995, marks a significant milestone in 1-2 the life of Weldon "Stoney" Phillips, who on that day will 1-3 celebrate the momentous occasion of his 80th birthday; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born February 4, 1915, in Arp, Texas, this dynamic 1-5 individual attended Pasadena High School, where he demonstrated 1-6 exceptional athletic and leadership abilities as a captain of the 1-7 football team; and 1-8 WHEREAS, He then attended Southwest Texas State University 1-9 and continued to excel both on the gridiron and in the classroom, 1-10 serving as cocaptain of the Bobcat football squad and earning his 1-11 degree; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Motivated by his continuing love of athletics, 1-13 Mr. Phillips went on to pursue a career in coaching; he 1-14 successfully helmed teams in a variety of sports at Cedar Bayou, 1-15 Peacock Military Academy in San Antonio, Beeville High School, 1-16 Harlingen High School, and Pasadena High School, instilling in all 1-17 his charges the qualities of dedication, cooperation, and 1-18 sportsmanship; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Adept at administration as well as athletics, he 1-20 served as athletic director for the Pasadena Independent School 1-21 District from 1957 to 1979, and during his productive tenure in 1-22 that demanding position, he oversaw the construction of Pasadena 1-23 Memorial Stadium, an auxiliary football stadium, and a track and 1-24 baseball field; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Mr. Phillips has given freely of his time and 2-2 energies as president and director of the Texas Athletic Directors 2-3 Association and director of the Texas High School Coaches 2-4 Association, and also has been an active member of the Pasadena 2-5 Masonic Lodge No. 1155 and the Southwest Texas Hall of Honor; and 2-6 WHEREAS, As a fitting tribute to his many years of devoted 2-7 service to the cause of athletics, the Weldon "Stoney" Phillips 2-8 Field House was named in his honor; and 2-9 WHEREAS, He was supported in all his endeavors by his wife 2-10 Rosina, with whom he shared more than a half-century of mutual 2-11 devotion until her passing in 1992; Mr. Phillips takes great joy in 2-12 the company of his three children, eight grandchildren, and 2-13 great-grandchild; and 2-14 WHEREAS, At 80 years of age, this active octogenarian still 2-15 enjoys life to the fullest, remaining an avid sports fan, a loving 2-16 father and grandparent, and a trusted friend to all who are 2-17 privileged to know him; on the occasion of his birthday, it is 2-18 indeed fitting that we recognize this remarkable gentleman for the 2-19 joy and happiness he has brought to so many people throughout his 2-20 lifetime; now, therefore, be it 2-21 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-22 Legislature hereby pay tribute to Weldon "Stoney" Phillips and 2-23 extend warmest congratulations to him on the occasion of his 80th 2-24 birthday; and, be it further 2-25 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-26 prepared for Mr. Phillips as an expression of high regard by the 2-27 Texas House of Representatives. 3-1 Talton