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78R17016 WMS-D
By: Isett H.C.R. No. 263
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Jack Dale has retired from his position as sports
announcer for Texas Tech University, bringing to a close a
remarkable association with that fine institution that spanned five
decades; and
WHEREAS, A native of Kansas, he graduated from Kansas City's
Pathfinder School of Radio Announcing and worked at radio stations
in Topeka and Altus, Oklahoma, before coming to Texas in December
1952; and
WHEREAS, During the span between his first basketball game
with Texas Tech against Flagstaff State on January 6, 1953, and his
last on April 3, 2003, when the Raiders triumphed in the consolation
game of the 2003 National Invitational Tournament at Madison Square
Garden, Mr. Dale provided color commentary or play-by-play for
approximately 1,350 men's basketball games, 520 Texas Tech or other
Southwest Conference schools' football games, and nearly 50 games
each of Texas Tech baseball and Lady Raiders basketball; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his enduring association with the
Texas Tech University athletic department, Mr. Dale was elected to
the Texas Tech Athletic Hall of Honor; he also received an
Outstanding Alumni Award from the Ex-Students Association and was
awarded an honorary degree from the university; and
WHEREAS, Jack Dale is a Lone Star legend in the field of
sports announcing, for his inherent grasp of sports and powerful
descriptions have delighted fans of Texas Tech University athletics
for half a century; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate Jack Dale on his 50-year tenure as the voice of
the Texas Tech University Red Raiders and extend to him sincere best
wishes for a happy and rewarding retirement; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Dale as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.