H.R. No. 64
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The life of a legendary University of Texas football
  player drew to a close with the passing of Bobby Lee Lackey of
  Weslaco on September 2, 2021, at the age of 83; and
         WHEREAS, Bobby Lackey was born on October 14, 1937, to
  Charles and Rosie Lackey; he grew up in Weslaco, where he was an
  all-state signal caller for the high school football team, leading
  the Panthers to the state semifinals in 1955; he was also all-state
  in basketball and excelled on the baseball diamond as well; and
         WHEREAS, Continuing his gridiron career at The University of
  Texas at Austin, Mr. Lackey started at quarterback under head coach
  Darrell Royal; in 1958, he was the hero in a dramatic 15-14 victory
  over the University of Oklahoma, throwing the tying touchdown pass,
  kicking the go-ahead extra point, and sealing the outcome with an
  interception on the Sooners' final drive that snapped their
  six-game winning streak over UT; still in uniform after the game, he
  was photographed with his wife, the former Judy McManus, and the
  image later graced the cover of Sports Illustrated; the following
  season, he sparked UT to a share of the Southwest Conference crown;
  and
         WHEREAS, In 1960, Mr. Lackey signed with the Pittsburgh
  Steelers, though he ultimately opted not to play professionally; he
  returned home to South Texas, where he and Mrs. Lackey began
  raising their family; he embarked on a business career, working for
  his father-in-law at the J. S. McManus Produce Company, which he
  eventually owned and operated; he also presided over the Texas
  Fruit and Vegetable Association, held a longtime seat on the
  Freeport-McMoRan board, and opened the Lackey-Fisher Chevrolet
  dealership with his brother Joe; he retired in 2001; and
         WHEREAS, A prominent figure in the community, Mr. Lackey
  served on the Weslaco City Council and the Weslaco Independent
  School District board, which named its gymnasium and football
  stadium in his honor; he was recognized as the Man of the Year in
  Weslaco, and he was inducted into the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor,
  the Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame, and the Texas High School
  Football Hall of Fame; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Lackey shared a rewarding marriage
  that spanned 63 years until her death in 2020; Mr. Lackey took great
  pride in his children, John, Lissa, and Mindy, and in his 9
  grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, Bobby Lackey distinguished himself as a gifted
  athlete, an accomplished business and civic leader, and a devoted
  family man, and his achievements will be admired for many years to
  come; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of Bobby Lee Lackey and extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn
  his passing; 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 Bobby
  Lackey.
 
  Martinez
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 64 was unanimously adopted by a rising
  vote of the House on October 14, 2021.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House