81R13768 JKB-D
By: Pena 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.