R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Jon Dee May on August 9, 1998, at the
1-2 age of 31, brought a great loss to the family, friends, and
1-3 community of this esteemed gentleman; and
1-4 WHEREAS, Mr. May was born on February 2, 1967, to Roy and
1-5 Janice May; he attended McNeese State University in Lake Charles
1-6 after graduating from Jasper High School in 1985; and
1-7 WHEREAS, The father of six-year-old Chelsea May, and a noted
1-8 radio personality, Mr. May was vice president and general manager
1-9 of KULF radio in Brenham; he also served as president of Washington
1-10 County Crimestoppers; and
1-11 WHEREAS, His play-by-play radio broadcasts of area high
1-12 school sports won him acclaim in numerous communities, including
1-13 Brenham, Bellville, Sealy, Somerville, Hempstead, Waller, and
1-14 Caldwell, and Mr. May was recognized for his inaugural broadcasts
1-15 of the newly formed Brenham Cubettes softball team; and
1-16 WHEREAS, Mr. May received accolades from a variety of
1-17 organizations, including the Dallas Press Club, which recognized
1-18 his on-the-spot news coverage of major events in the KULF broadcast
1-19 coverage area; and
1-20 WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share the friendship
1-21 and love of Jon Dee May will long miss his presence and guidance,
1-22 and he will be remembered with great affection and admiration for
1-23 years to come; now, therefore, be it
1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
2-1 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jon Dee May and
2-2 extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family and to the
2-3 many friends of this respected gentleman; and, be it further
2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-5 prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
2-6 Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jon Dee
2-7 May.
Luna
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 921 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 22, 1999.
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Chief Clerk of the House