HR1065 - In memory of Roy Cooper of Decatur.

      H.R. No. 1065       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Texas tragically lost an admired cowboy and roper   with the passing of Roy Dale Cooper, of Decatur, Texas on April 29,   2025, at the age of 69; and          WHEREAS, Roy Cooper was born in Hobbs, New Mexico, on   November 13, 1955 to Dale “Tuffy” Cooper and Betty Cooper; after   completing his degree in journalism at Southeastern Oklahoma State   University, he joined the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association in   1976, competing in his first National Finals Rodeo his rookie year   in calf roping and winning the National Finals Roping average and   his first World Champion title; and          WHEREAS, nicknamed “Super Looper” for his skill and fast   hands, he claimed five more World Champion Calf Roping titles in   1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, and 1984; and in 1983 he made history by   claiming three major titles in a single year: World Champion Steer   Roper, Calf Roping Champion, and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys   Association All-Around title; and          WHEREAS, his career total included eighteen National Finals   Rodeo calf roping qualifications and thirteen steer roping finals   appearances, leading him to be inducted into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy   Hall of Fame and the New Mexico Sports Hall of fame; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Cooper mentored many young ropers, and he   brought joy to all he encountered through his humor, honesty, and   wisdom; he was a loving husband to Shari Cooper and the proud father   of sons Clint, Clif, and Tuf, who take after their father, all three   qualifying for the National Finals Rodeo in the same year; and          WHEREAS, Roy Cooper inspired his family, his friends, and his   fans by his strength, determination, hard work, and love, leaving   an impact on the sport of rodeo; and although he is deeply missed by   all who were privileged to share in his love and friendship, his   legacy lives on in the lives of those he touched; now, therefore, be   it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Roy Dale Cooper and   extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his   wife, Shari; to his sons, Clint, Clif, and Tuf; to his stepdaughter   Shada; to his daughters-in-law; to his grandchildren; 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 Roy Cooper.     Hopper     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1065 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House