[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 78 (Tuesday, May 13, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H3753]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RON STONE, TEXAS NEWSMAN

  (Mr. POE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, the Eyes of Texas are shining tonight on the 
life and legacy of Houston news legend Ron Stone. Stone died today at 
the age of 72.
  For 30 years, Ron Stone was a fixture on Houston television and the 
host of one of my favorite shows, the Eyes of Texas, featuring the 
real-life stories about unique people and places of our great State.
  Though he had countless awards to mark his contributions in the media 
industry, it was his down to earth, folksy style that endeared him to 
audiences all across the Houston area.
  He was born in Oklahoma, but Stone came to Houston in the 1960s, and 
his love for Texas took root then. He said he wasn't born in Texas, but 
he got there as fast as he could. After retiring from KPRC in 1992, he 
continued to leave his mark on the industry. He was a recognized 
filmmaker, author of several books on Texas history and continued his 
dedication to our community.
  I met Ron many years ago while I was a judge in Houston. It was his 
personal approach to news that set him apart from others, and 
captivated audiences for more than 30 years. Ron Stone leaves a unique 
mark on Houston's history. May the Eyes of Texas forever shine on him 
and his family.
  And that's just the way it is.

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