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.
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 20, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate