H.R. No. 2473
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The First Annual Memorial "Running Against the Wind"
5K took place in Rankin on May 23, 2009, in memory of respected
rancher Bill Lindsey, whose life was cut short on March 25, 2009, at
the age of 48; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lindsey appeared to be in excellent health
before suffering a massive heart attack, and the "Running Against
the Wind" 5K seeks to honor his legacy, as well as raise awareness
of the importance of preventive health care; coordinated by Owen
Yocham and Jason Hahn, the event is being held in conjunction with
the World Championship Barbados Cook-off, hosted by the Rankin
Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Affectionately called "Hoss" by his friends, Mr.
Lindsey greeted friends and acquaintances alike with a smile and a
handshake followed by a hug; he was known for his resourcefulness
and ingenuity and for following the motto "improvise, adapt, and
overcome"; on his ranches in West Texas and South Dakota, he often
worked from sunup to sundown and then spent the evenings having fun
with his family; and
WHEREAS, Although Bill Lindsey is deeply missed by all who
were privileged to know him, the annual "Running Against the Wind"
5K will help preserve his memory for many years to come; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the First Annual Memorial "Running
Against the Wind" 5K and extend to all those associated with the
event sincere best wishes for continued success.
Craddick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2473 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House