R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Outlaw Trail Riders are hosting the George 1-2 "Boo-Ga-Loo" Frazier and Radio Personality "Disc Jockey" 1-3 Compensation Fund Benefit on May 2, 1999, and this outstanding 1-4 occasion provides a fitting opportunity to recognize Houston radio 1-5 legend Skipper Lee; and 1-6 WHEREAS, For many years the African American community was 1-7 poorly represented on the Houston airwaves, but in the late 1940s 1-8 radio stations with African American formats began to emerge, 1-9 boasting a host of talented and pioneering disc jockeys; and 1-10 WHEREAS, One such station was KYOK-AM, and among its many 1-11 standout radio personalities was Skipper Lee; his engaging radio 1-12 presence was frequently welcomed into many a home and provided 1-13 countless hours of entertainment to his devoted listeners; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Skipper Lee has truly distinguished himself as a 1-15 broadcasting trailblazer in Houston, and it is indeed fitting to 1-16 pay tribute to him at this time; now, therefore, be it 1-17 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-18 Legislature hereby honor Skipper Lee for his significant 1-19 contributions as a Houston radio broadcaster and extend to him 1-20 sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further 1-21 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-22 prepared for Mr. Lee as an expression of high regard by the Texas 1-23 House of Representatives. Dutton _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 758 was adopted by the House on April 27, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House