TITLE: Recognizing Pat Yancey for his induction into the Rodeo Hall of Fame at Tarleton State University.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Pat Yancey for his induction into the Rodeo Hall of Fame at Tarleton State University.

FULL TEXT:
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 President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 21, 2023.