Texas 2021 87th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SR439 Enrolled / Bill

Filed 05/24/2021

                    SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 439
 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
 recognize Lance Barrow, an award-winning sports television
 producer, who is stepping down from his position with CBS Sports
 and bringing to a close his legendary 44-year career; and
 WHEREAS, A native of Fort Worth and a proud graduate of
 Abilene Christian University, Lance began his career with CBS
 Sports in 1976 as a spotter and statistician for Pat Summerall at
 his hometown's celebrated Colonial Country Club golf course;
 this assistant role enabled him to work as a spotter at his first
 Master's Tournament in 1977; and
 WHEREAS, A resident of Colleyville, Lance continued his
 career with CBS Sports and has returned to the Master's
 Tournament every year since 1997, when he was first hired as the
 coordinating producer of CBS Golf; during his tenure, he also
 served for 13 years as the coordinating producer for the National
 Football League on CBS; and
 WHEREAS, An esteemed leader in his field, Lance has
 produced telecasts for professional boxing matches, National
 Basketball Association and National Collegiate Athletic
 Association tournaments, NASCAR races, including the 1998
 Daytona 500, four Super Bowls, including Super Bowl 50, and
 events for two Olympic Games; he has worked professionally with
 such television broadcasting legends as Pat Summerall, John
 Madden, and Jim Nantz, and among his most memorable production
 experiences are the 1986 and 1997 Master's Tournaments, when he
 saw Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods win championships; and
 WHEREAS, Lance is encouraged in all things by the love and
 support of his wife, Melissa, and his two daughters, Katie and
 Caroline; he has amassed numerous professional honors, from his
 induction into the Caddie Hall of Fame to his 12 Emmy Awards, yet
 he is admired by friends and loved ones for his humble nature and
 consistently kind spirit; and
 WHEREAS, Lance Barrow has pioneered modern standards for
 excellence in national sports broadcasting, and he can reflect
 with pride on his nationally acclaimed career as he embarks on
 the next chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
 Legislature, hereby recognize Lance Barrow as a treasured Texan
 and commend him on his outstanding career with CBS Sports; and,
 be it further
 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 Hancock
  ________________________________
  President of the Senate
  I hereby certify that the
  above Resolution was adopted by
  the Senate on May 20, 2021.
  ________________________________
  Secretary of the Senate
  ________________________________
  Member, Texas Senate