SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 181
         WHEREAS, Pat Yancey was honored with induction into the
  Rodeo Hall of Fame at Tarleton State University on November 4,
  2022; and
         WHEREAS, A renowned bull rider, Mr. Yancey gained acclaim
  as a member of the rodeo team at Tarleton State; he qualified for
  the College National Finals Rodeo in 1987, and his achievements
  during his senior year in 1989 included a second CNFR appearance
  as well as winning 8 of 17 events in the Southwest Region of the
  National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association, which earned him a
  regional title; and
         WHEREAS, At the professional level, Mr. Yancey was the
  Texas Circuit Rookie of the Year in 1988 and a four-time Texas
  Circuit finalist and a Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo
  qualifier in 1995; the following year, he advanced to the
  Professional Bull Riders World Finals, and he qualified for the
  National Finals Rodeo; in recognition of his accomplishments, he
  was inducted into the All Cowboy & Arena Champions Hall of Fame in
  2021; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Yancey received a business and criminal
  justice degree from Tarleton State in 1990; today, he is a proud
  member of the Tarleton Rodeo Alumni Chapter of the Tarleton
  Alumni Association; dedicated to giving back to the sport, he is
  actively involved in the rodeo community and has served as a
  mentor to young bull riders; moreover, through his roles of vice
  president and partner at TexCap Insurance in Dallas, he promotes
  the annual Cowboys & Cowboys Sky Ranch Gala, a collaboration
  between rodeo cowboys and the Dallas Cowboys football team that
  raises funds for scholarships and the Sky Ranch ministry; and
         WHEREAS, Over the course of an exceptional career, Pat
  Yancey inspired rodeo fans across the Lone Star State and beyond,
  and he is indeed deserving of this prestigious accolade; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby congratulate Pat Yancey on his 2022
  induction into the Rodeo Hall of Fame at Tarleton State
  University and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future;
  and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Yancey as an expression of high regard from the
  Texas Senate.
 
 
  Springer
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 21, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate