88S30660 EME-D
By: Darby H.R. No. 28
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The life of a beloved member of the University of
Texas sports community drew to a close with the passing of William
Lynn Little on August 18, 2023, at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, Born in Winters on May 14, 1942, Bill Little was the
son of W. E. "Eddie" and Ida Little, and he grew up with the
companionship of his brother, Harvey; a Longhorn fan from an early
age, he went on to attend The University of Texas at Austin, where
he was sports editor of The Daily Texan; following his graduation in
1964, he worked at the Austin American-Statesman and in Oklahoma
City for the Associated Press; and
WHEREAS, At the age of 26, Mr. Little was hired by Longhorn
football coach Darrell K Royal to join the UT athletic department;
over the course of a decorated tenure that spanned more than 50
years, he served in a variety of capacities, including as sports
information director, assistant athletic director for external
communications, and head of communications for football coach Mack
Brown; a gifted storyteller in many mediums, he was an
award-winning columnist, the public address announcer at Texas
football games, the radio broadcaster for the baseball and men's
and women's basketball teams, and the author or co-author of nine
books about UT athletics; in 2014, the university's football and
baseball press boxes were both named in his honor; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Little was widely respected in the sports
information and journalism communities; he served his profession as
president of the College Sports Information Directors of America,
and the organization honored him with its Lifetime Achievement
Award in 2016; in all his endeavors, he enjoyed the love and support
of his wife of 45 years, Kim Scofield; he took great pride in his
three children, Bobby, David, and Elle, and his 10 grandchildren,
Justin, Ty, Cole, Sunny, Sam, Ashley, Sarah, Jacob, Luke, and
Courtney; and
WHEREAS, A true Longhorn legend, Bill Little was beloved for
his charm, his wisdom, and his generosity of spirit, and those who
were fortunate enough to know him will always remember him with
great affection and admiration; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of William Lynn Little and extend heartfelt sympathy to all 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 Bill
Little.