SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 451
In Memory
of
Ronald James Whitlock
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Ronald James "Jimmy" Whitlock, a beloved
citizen of Lyford, Texas, who died April 29, 2021, at the age of
41; and
WHEREAS, The son of Anna and Ronny Whitlock, Jimmy Whitlock
was born in Houston; he attended Incarnate Word Academy in Corpus
Christi during his early years, and he moved to Kerrville with
his family during his youth; he began shaping a future in
broadcasting during middle school by serving as a deejay with the
Jimmy Whitlock Show on KITE Radio, and he later attended Tivy
High School; and
WHEREAS, Jimmy followed in his father's footsteps by
pursuing a career in broadcasting, and he distinguished himself
for professional excellence as a newswriter, editor, researcher,
and executive producer in the Rio Grande Valley; he was a
cofounder and the executive producer of the Valley Newsline with
Ron Whitlock on KRGV-TV News Channel 5; the popular news program
was renamed I Witness Newsline with Ron Whitlock, and the show
later migrated to KVEO-TV and aired as Ron Whitlock Reports after
Meet the Press on Sunday mornings; and
WHEREAS, Jimmy was known by his friends and colleagues for
his compassionate nature, and he used his position in news
production to advocate for the vulnerable and to shed light on
the unique needs of the people of the Rio Grande Valley; he played
an integral role in passing needed tort reform during the 2003
legislative session, and his work advocating the restoration of
Children's Health Insurance Program funding in the Rio Grande
Valley helped to reconnect thousands of local children to needed
medical care; and
WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, Jimmy Whitlock
shared a joyful marriage with Lorena Whitlock, and they were
blessed with a son, Elijah Noe Whitlock; he was a man of great
wisdom, humor, and generosity and was an esteemed member of the
community, and his memory will live on fondly in the hearts of his
many friends and loved ones; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Ronald James "Jimmy" Whitlock; 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 Jimmy Whitlock.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 20, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate