In memory of Roy Cooper of Decatur.

89(R) HR 1065 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

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.

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Chief Clerk of the House