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