H.R. No. 852

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Jim McKone was inducted as an inaugural member of The University of Texas-Pan American Athletics Hall of Honor on February 21, 2009; and

WHEREAS, A part of the UTPA Athletics Hall of Fame, the Hall of Honor pays tribute to individuals other than coaches and players who have made significant contributions to university athletic programs; and

WHEREAS, Beginning in 1969, Mr. McKone served as sports information director for the university, covering events for UTPA's many athletic programs and coordinating game management; one of his most significant accomplishments was the creation of the Bronc Diary, a daily journal of UTPA athletics, which ran for 11 years and contained some 3,000 entries before it ceased in 1998; and

WHEREAS, Mr. McKone retired as sports information director in 1999 and was chosen for a Lifetime Achievement Award by College Sports Information Directors of America that same year; moreover, he served as president of the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association in 1980 and 1981 and as public relations officer for the Hidalgo County Historical Museum in Edinburg; and

WHEREAS, Jim McKone worked tirelessly in support of UTPA athletics, and his outstanding legacy of service is justly recognized with this honor; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jim McKone on his induction into The University of Texas-Pan American Athletics Hall of Honor and commend him for his contributions to the UTPA athletic community; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. McKone as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Peña Gonzales

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 852 was adopted by the House on March 26, 2009, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House