H.R. No. 1718
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Tyler community lost an esteemed resident with
the death of John Sims on March 31, 2023, at the age of 70; and
WHEREAS, John Sims was born on July 18, 1952, in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; he grew up with two sisters, and during
his youth, his father called radio play-by-play for the
Philadelphia Phillies; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Temple University, Mr. Sims embarked
on a successful career in radio that spanned more than four and a
half decades; he worked in East Texas for 43 years, serving as an
on-air personality at KDOK before joining KTBB in Tyler, where he
became a news anchor and editor in 1998; in the course of his
tenure, he gained recognition by thousands of listeners for his
distinctive voice; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sims gave freely of his time and talents for the
betterment of his community; he was president of Leadership Tyler
and the Smith County Community Partnership Council, and he served
as chair of the Tyler Together Race Relations Forum; moreover, he
was active with such groups as the League of Women Voters, March of
Dimes, and East Texas Wheelers and Walkers; and
WHEREAS, John Sims earned the admiration of all who knew him,
not only for his professional accomplishments but also for his
exceptional kindness and generosity, and he leaves behind a legacy
that will resonate in the Tyler community for years to come; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of John Sims and extend
sincere condolences to his nephew, Tom Stokes, and to all others who
mourn his passing; 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 John Sims.
Schaefer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1718 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 18, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House