HR670 - In memory of Horace Franklin McQueen of Houston County.

      H.R. No. 670       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed agriculture journalist and   cattleman drew to a close with the passing of Horace Franklin   McQueen of Houston County on March 19, 2025, at the age of 86; and          WHEREAS, The son of Tommy and Fairy Lee McQueen, Horace   McQueen was born near Latexo on July 3, 1938; he later moved with   his family to La Porte, where he grew up working for local farmers   and ranchers; he accepted a scholarship from Texas A&M University   and joined the Corps of Cadets, and during his junior year, he wed   the former Carole Myers; the couple shared a fulfilling marriage of   more than 66 years, raising their sons, Dale and Dennis, and their   twin daughters, Deidre and Debra, and they eventually welcomed two   grandchildren into their family; and          WHEREAS, Following graduation, Mr. McQueen and his family   moved to Alexandria, Virginia, and he embarked on his career there   as an associate editor for the National Future Farmer magazine and   then as an editor with other publications; he shifted to television   broadcasting in 1964 in Lubbock as the owner and producer of the   regional show Farm and Ranch News ; through this work, he developed   an interest in the Australian Murray Grey cattle breed, and in 1969,   he and his wife established Murray Grey USA; becoming a full-time   cattleman, he imported the first Murray Grey cattle into the   country, and he was a founding member of the American Murray Grey   Association; in 1973, he and his family moved to an East Texas ranch   near Troup; he subsequently resumed production for Farm and Ranch   News on Tyler and Lufkin television stations, distinguishing   himself as the owner, producer, and host of the popular morning show   for 27 additional years before his retirement in 2000; known as the   voice of agriculture in Texas, he interviewed such high-profile   figures as U.S. presidents and congressional leaders, and he was   honored as the national Farm Broadcaster of the Year in 1980, the   Man of the Year in Texas Agriculture in 1986, and the Ralph W. Steen   East Texan of the Year in 2023; in addition, he and his wife funded   several scholarship programs for Texas A&M agriculture journalism   students, and he lent his expertise to many professional and civic   organizations; and          WHEREAS, While the death of Horace McQueen brings great   sadness to his loved ones, he leaves behind a legacy that will long   be treasured by all who held him dear; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Horace Franklin   McQueen and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family:   to his wife, Carole McQueen; to his children, Dale McQueen and his   wife, Patti, Dennis McQueen and his wife, Ashley, Deidre Haines and   her husband, Gordon, and Debra Green and her husband, Phillip; to   his grandchildren, Faithe and Mason Green; and to his 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 Horace   McQueen.     Ashby     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 670 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on April 9, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House