H.R. No. 1210



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The voice of a community has been stilled with the 
recent death of Rick Watson of Jacksonville at the age of 64; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Watson was the consummate professional 
broadcast journalist, who served as news director for eight radio 
stations and interviewed the major political figures of his time, 
including five presidents, during his career; the three-time Texas 
Sportscaster of the Year, he was best known for his sports 
broadcasting excellence, having broadcast the gridiron exploits of 
the Jacksonville Fightin' Indians for an amazing 29 years as well as 
numerous college sporting events; and
	WHEREAS, With a strong, rich voice and a supportive and 
positive attitude, Mr. Watson became an integral part of the 
Jacksonville community and a familiar, comforting friend on the 
radio and in the streets of his town; and
	WHEREAS, A man who lived the dictates of his faith, Mr. Watson 
placed the welfare of others ahead of his own, his concern for 
humankind demonstrated by his position as an organizer and board 
member of the HOPE organization in Jacksonville; and
	WHEREAS, The strong, smooth voice of Mr. Watson will no 
longer ride the crisp autumn air on Friday nights, but the memory of 
his gracious spirit will long endure in the community where he was 
so deeply admired; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the life of Lewis Richard "Rick" Watson 
and extend sincere sympathy to his family: to his wife, Sheila Ann 
Watson; to his children, Cyndi Anne Hyde, Lydia Demetria Leighton, 
and Shanyn Elizabeth Watson; to his sisters, Peggy Vickers and 
Janet Hogan; to his 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; 
and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Rick 
Watson.

                                                                          Hopson


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1210 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on May 16, 2003.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House