Brother King, SASS #69031 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 As elected Chairman of the Classic Cowboy Shootist Award committee, I am pleased to announce the election of T-Bone Dooley as the first recipient of the SHOOTIST AWARD for excellence in the tradition of shooting Classic Cowboy. The committee is made up of the following seven appointed and elected members in no particular order: Texas Ghost; Needmore Gunz; Cowhand; Dragon Hill Dave; Vance Montana; T-Bone Dooley and me, Brother King With T-Bone in abstention for this vote, the Board of Directors has voted unanimously to select T-Bone Dooley as the 2010 recipient of the all- new Annual "SHOOTIST" award for excellence in the tradition, competition, camaraderie and fellowship of shooting Classic Cowboy. The name "SHOOTIST" was selected based on 1) it's association with the most Classic Cowboy of all....John Wayne. From the movie, "The Shootist" his last and during which he was facing his own death by living a magnificent life and 2) it was the original SASS name for Classic Cowboy. The SHOOTIST AWARD Committee of SEVEN members of the Board of Directors has adopted the following as our MISSION STATEMENT from Texas Ghost:I keep going back to what John Wayne (as John Bernard Books) said to Gillom Rogers (Ron Howard) when he was giving him a shooting lesson. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gillom Rogers: Mr. Books, How is it you've killed so many men? My spread wasn't much bigger than yours. John Bernard Books: First of all, friend, there's no one up there shooting back at you. Second, I found most men aren't willing, they bat an eye, or draw a breath before they shoot. I won't. Classic Cowboys have to be "willing" to be a good examples of CAS, willing to help others enjoy the game, willing to dress and play the part, willing to share the knowledge they have gained, willing to set high standards of moral and ethics, and willing to encourage others to shoot Classic Cowboy. This means that you can win the World Championship at EOT or come in last place in State, and still be eligible to be honored as a “Classic Cowboy Shootist”. Ya just have ta be Willin'. In our view as a Board of Directors there is no one more "WILLIN'" than the 2010 SHOOTIST, T- Bone Dooley. In part, the Board of 7 considered his domination of the category Classic Cowboy: World Champion-Classic Cowboy.2004,'05,'06,'07,'08,'09 National Champion-Classic Cowboy 2005,'06,'07,'08,'09,'10 But then it was more than that, it was a WILLINGness to share what he knows with his friends, all SASS competitors and new shooters as well. In T-Bone's own words, "I'd rather help a friend be a champion than be a champion with no friends." Consider that T-Bone's Dooley's home range on his ranch in English, TX, The Badlands Bar 3 had 17 of 24 Champions at the 2009 Winter Range National Championship. Further, the Badlands Bar 3 and T-Bone Dooley host the SASS Southwest Regional "Comin' At Cha". One of the most popular shoots in the US, Comin' At Cha is sold out months in advance. Has T-Bone's drive to be the best slowed? "NO"! Even now the Badland Bar 3 is building a new Mounted Shooting facility and Classic Cowboy T-Bone Dooley is training a new horse, too. T-Bone may also be found shooting the new "OUTLAW" category where and when it may be offered. We, the Board of Directors of the Classic Cowboy Shootist Award Committee are sure that T-Bone Dooley has just begun to win and to contribute to the sport of cowboy action shooting and SASS Classic Cowboy category. We hope you will join us in congratulating the first SHOOTIST and the recipient of the 2010 SHOOTIST AWARD for excellence in the tradition of CLASSIC COWBOY........T-BONE DOOLEY! The presentation of the 2010 SHOOTIST Award is currently planned for 2011 End of Trail, details to follow. Nominations for the SHOOTIST AWARD for 2011 may be made to any of the Board Of Directors at any time through the next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Well, please allow me to be one of the first to Congratulate T-Bone. His reputation goes before him and rightfully so. T-Bone is also a Jedi. His number is 31. That being the situation, I offer up a hearty: JEDI SALUTE TO T-BONE. Congratulations! ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Congrats T Bone! Well deserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Houston # 35508 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Harrump!! Damn, no secret handshake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Skinner, SASS#60697 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Congratulations good buddy!!! BK is 100% right. Why, I heard willing was T-Bone's middle name along with ready and able. Thank you for your help, your friendship and for making CAS even more fun. Possum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pack Saddle Slim, SASS #73122 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Congratulations, T-Bone! Looking forward to shooting with you someday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yazoo City Gal Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 T-Bone, !!!!!!!You are da MAN!!!!!!!! What Possum said +2 Judge and Yazoo I am still planning to come and visit soon. Judge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Merchant # 61422 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 COOL BEANS, a very nice recognition and a deserving friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chance Derringer, SASS #19985 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Congratulations T-Bone! You're a Top Hand ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mose Spencer, SASS #63490 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 congrats to Tbone MOSE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red River Ray SASS#33254 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I think he's tha best that ever shot CC bar none. Hellov a shooter. Adds alot ta SASS. Congratulations!!! RRR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largo casey #19191 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 A BIG congradulations To THE CLASSIC COWBOY from another classic cowboy.Largo casey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 T-Bone, You are a kind and fun person. Any accolades you get are well deserved. Regards, Allie "one of your many fans" Mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WymoreWrangler SASS 46187L Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 congratulations and a darn fine TV host... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Congratulations! I can't think of anyone more deserving. Great pard. great shooter, great host, and a great friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 For the first years award, and honor, I can hardly imagine anyone else being considered. His accomplishments alone are awesome, but that willingnes to help is so outstanding. As a SASS competitor, T-Bone is truely a legend in his own time. I mean that with the utmost respect. He is an spectacular duelist no matter what the category, CC, Outlaw, or Gunfighter. Congratulation T-Bone! bb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bone SASS #36388 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 WOW, I am speachless!!!!! Thank You to all again and again and again..... Now Thats a reason for a party... New Years Eve is next. Thank You again. T-Bone Dooley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titus A. Gnatsass, SASS #71705 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Here's a great big SIMO-SALUTE from me and Fannie Kicker to the cowboy who puts the CLASS in Classic Cowboy. Congrats to a true champion and friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Monte McCrae SASS #61622 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 CONGRATS T-Bone you truly deserve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Payne 13115 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Congratulations T-Bone!! Like Mattie Ross said in True Grit "Hooray for the man from Texas"!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Jim Henry, SASS #20616 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 To Ghost and the rest of the committee - Truly a "no brainer" selection. Kudos to y'all for coming up with the idea, and kudos to T-Bone for being the man, the competitor, and the epitome of what Classic Cowboy is all about. Regards, TJH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amos Dumas, SASS #8447 L Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Congratulations Mr. Bill!!!!!!!! You have worked hard, practiced hard, shot fast, didn't miss and done really good. I am very impressed by your accomplishments and you as an individual !!! I bet, Alice from Dallas is very pleased and proud too. "IT IS A FITTING HONOR FOR A FINE FELLOW." Amos Dumas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nichols Creek, SASS #77627 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Congrats TBone, well deserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four Bucks #36386 Life Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Helluva shootist...good friend...always a Howdy and friendly smile and a great host at the Bar 3. Congrats Bud. Four Bucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Well, reckon it had to go to somebody. Might as well be him as anyone else, I guess. Just wish ya'll could have seen him when he was shootin' them little short Schofields, now there was a sight! Seriously Bill, thanks for being you. I ain't worthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiney Henry Yoho SASS #19832 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 CONGRATULATIONS T-BONE !!!!! Wimpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowhand,SASS#63559 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Congratulations TBone Dooley! You are the man and earned every good word said. You truly have done more for cowboy action than anyone I know. I was quiting cowboy action and moving on to something else. TBone said, come and shoot with us at the Bar3! We have fun and do a little shooting too. So I did and the rest is history. I never looked back since the first match at the Bar3. Thanks again TBone. Your friend, Cowhand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Congratulations TBone You are truely a Classic and deserving of this outstanding award from our fellow Classic Cowboys Scout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Rio, SASS #60154 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 As long as the game of CAS exists, T-Bone Dooley will be remembered as a top hand. Congratulations amigo! Congratulations also to the committee for coming up with the concept. Well done! Buck Rio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boben Weev Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Add CONGRATULATIONS! from Miss Weev and myself to one of the nicest cowboys we know. Well deserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Dee Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Well Congratulations, TBONE - You are pretty dang fine! You've made shooters happier and better. Merry Christmas Oklahoma Dee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Congrats T-Bone One day when I grow up I want to be as RESPECTED as you SIR See ya down the trail Chickasaw Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaddai Vaquero, SASS #69779 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 CONGRADULATIONS T-BONE, WE ALL HAVE BENEFITED FROM YOUR COWBOY WAYS, THANK YOU THE VAQUERO'S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shenny Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 After all of the accolades, I don't know where to start, I guess I will just have to make it with the first beverage at the 2011 Convenion in Vegas. Shenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Drover Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 YEE-HAW - CONGRATULATIONS. I have a double duty here. I didn't get to congratulate you for Winning the Rock Castle Inaugural Shoot....so CONGRATULATIONS!!!! and it just proves how much you deserve your new title....YEE-HAW! Cause you ain't only THE Classic Cowboy but a darn Classy one too! Did I say.....YEE-HAW!, yet? Well, just in case YEE-HAW! Mountain Drover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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