SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 572
In Memory
of
James Terrence Young
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of James Terrence Young, who died
October 1, 2018, at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, Terry Young was born July 7, 1937, in Pampa,
Texas, and his family later settled in the Rio Grande Valley; he
distinguished himself as a skilled baseball player in his teenage
years, and he worked as a sportswriter and editor for three daily
papers while pursuing athletics in high school and in the years
that followed; and
WHEREAS, A respected journalist, Terry transitioned from
sports writing to serving as a reporter and bureau manager for
United Press International in Texas and New Mexico; he was
published nationally and internationally, and his political work
included coverage of such legends as Lyndon B. Johnson, Ben
Barnes, John Connally, and a young George W. Bush; he was active
in several professional press groups, and he served as president
of Austin's Headliners Club in 1981; and
WHEREAS, In addition to enjoying a rewarding journalism
career, Terry ventured into television as the cohost of Football:
Southwest Conference Style, and he shared many of his life's
highlights in his published memoir, Stop the Train--The Bridge is
on Fire!; and
WHEREAS, Terry enjoyed more than 57 years of marriage with
his wife, June Winston, who was also an avid sports fan; they were
blessed with three children, and their six grandchildren and
great-grandchild were a source of immense pride and joy; in
September of 2018, the entire family traveled to Cooperstown, New
York, to visit the Baseball Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Terry Young was a keen-eyed observer, an engaging
storyteller, and a cherished friend to many; he will long be
remembered with respect and admiration by all who were privileged
to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of James Terrence Young; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Terry Young.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 11, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate