By: Montford S.R. No. 895 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride 1-3 in recognizing "Big Ed" Wilkes of KRFE Radio Station in 1-4 Lubbock, Texas; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Born in Blue Mountain, Arkansas, Ed Wilkes moved 1-6 to Texas at the age of 11 and graduated from Lubbock High School 1-7 and Texas Tech University with a degree in agriculture; and 1-8 WHEREAS, He joined KFYO Radio and served as its farm 1-9 director from 1962 until 1978 and then became owner and talk 1-10 show host at KRLB Radio; he continued to serve as a radio talk 1-11 show host from 1984 to 1994 at KSEZ, KJBX, and KKAM/KFMX; and 1-12 WHEREAS, A highly talented talk show host with an engaging 1-13 personality, Ed Wilkes purchased KRFE in 1994 and started the 1-14 "Big Ed in the Morning" show; and 1-15 WHEREAS, His show quickly became one of the most popular in 1-16 the state and is enjoyed by countless citizens today who tune in 1-17 for information and entertainment; and 1-18 WHEREAS, While famous for his talk show, Ed Wilkes is 1-19 also known as a leader in the Lubbock community who is active 1-20 in Oakwood Baptist Church, participates in numerous charitable 1-21 causes, and is sought after as a speaker and emcee; and 1-22 WHEREAS, On Thursday, May 4, 1995, an evening of fun, 1-23 "This is your life, 'Big Ed'" is scheduled at the Knipling Center 2-1 of Methodist Hospital to benefit Parkinson's Disease patients; and 2-2 WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Ed Wilkes gives generously 2-3 of his time and energy to help others, and he is truly an asset 2-4 to the City of Lubbock and a treasured citizen of our state; now, 2-5 therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 74th Legislature, hereby commend Ed Wilkes on his talent and 2-8 his many contributions to his community and extend to him best 2-9 wishes for the future; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him 2-11 as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 President of the Senate 2-14 I hereby certify that the above 2-15 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-16 on May 3, 1995. 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Secretary of the Senate 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Member, Texas Senate