SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 181
WHEREAS, Pat Yancey was honored with induction into the
Rodeo Hall of Fame at Tarleton State University on November 4,
2022; and
WHEREAS, A renowned bull rider, Mr. Yancey gained acclaim
as a member of the rodeo team at Tarleton State; he qualified for
the College National Finals Rodeo in 1987, and his achievements
during his senior year in 1989 included a second CNFR appearance
as well as winning 8 of 17 events in the Southwest Region of the
National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association, which earned him a
regional title; and
WHEREAS, At the professional level, Mr. Yancey was the
Texas Circuit Rookie of the Year in 1988 and a four-time Texas
Circuit finalist and a Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo
qualifier in 1995; the following year, he advanced to the
Professional Bull Riders World Finals, and he qualified for the
National Finals Rodeo; in recognition of his accomplishments, he
was inducted into the All Cowboy & Arena Champions Hall of Fame in
2021; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Yancey received a business and criminal
justice degree from Tarleton State in 1990; today, he is a proud
member of the Tarleton Rodeo Alumni Chapter of the Tarleton
Alumni Association; dedicated to giving back to the sport, he is
actively involved in the rodeo community and has served as a
mentor to young bull riders; moreover, through his roles of vice
president and partner at TexCap Insurance in Dallas, he promotes
the annual Cowboys & Cowboys Sky Ranch Gala, a collaboration
between rodeo cowboys and the Dallas Cowboys football team that
raises funds for scholarships and the Sky Ranch ministry; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of an exceptional career, Pat
Yancey inspired rodeo fans across the Lone Star State and beyond,
and he is indeed deserving of this prestigious accolade; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Pat Yancey on his 2022
induction into the Rodeo Hall of Fame at Tarleton State
University and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Mr. Yancey as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Springer
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 21, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate