88R23438 JRI-D
By: Hunter H.R. No. 1151
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of James Robert Lago of Corpus Christi on
March 15, 2023, at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, Born in Gilmer on August 2, 1945, Jim Lago grew up
working at his family's cattle operation in addition to having a job
delivering newspapers; as a young adult, he was an oil field worker;
he went on to serve his country in the U.S. Air Force during the
Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, Embarking on a career in broadcasting, Mr. Lago got
his start at KLUE in Longview before working at stations in Beaumont
and Houston; for more than three decades, he was a mainstay of
Corpus Christi radio, first as a DJ for Z95 and later as a
conservative talk radio host at KEYS and KKTX; he welcomed opposing
views, often disarming guests with his curiosity, humility, and
infectious laugh; the host of the Lago in the Morning show, he would
end his broadcasts with his trademark signoff, "Have yourself a
Blue Bell country day"; in 2016, he was honored with induction into
the Texas Radio Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Lago benefited from the
love and support of his wife, Pamela, and he was the devoted father
of three daughters, Christy, Jordan, and Jayme, who preceded her
father in death; over the years, he had the pleasure of welcoming
into his family five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; in
his leisure time, he was a voracious reader, and he loved baseball,
especially the Corpus Christi Hooks; and
WHEREAS, Although he will be deeply missed, the passage of
time will never diminish the joy and love that Jim Lago brought into
the lives of all who knew him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of James Robert Lago
and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, Pamela; to his daughters, Christy and Jordan; to his
grandchildren, Corey and his wife, Ashley, Zoe, Aubry, Brett, and
Isaac; to his great-granddaughters, Ava and Ella; to his sisters,
Donna and Lenise; and to his many other relatives and friends; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jim Lago.