H.R. No. 290
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Former National Football League quarterbacks
  Archie, Peyton, and Eli Manning thrilled fans with their
  outstanding play on the gridiron and have also distinguished
  themselves through their commitment to helping others; and
         WHEREAS, Archie Manning first gained acclaim at the
  University of Mississippi, where he set numerous school records,
  many of which would later be broken by his son, Eli; he went on to
  play 13 seasons in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints, Houston
  Oilers, and Minnesota Vikings; he and his wife, Olivia Manning, are
  the founders of the Manning Family Fund, which supports the vital
  work of the University of Mississippi Medical Center; and
         WHEREAS, Peyton Manning, Archie and Olivia's second son,
  became one of the most decorated quarterbacks in the history of the
  NFL; drafted first overall in the 1998 draft out of the University
  of Tennessee, he had an illustrious 18-season career with the
  Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos; his remarkable resumé
  includes two Super Bowl rings, five Most Valuable Player awards,
  and induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021; in 1999,
  he established the PeyBack Foundation to fund programs that provide
  at risk children with leadership and growth opportunities; over the
  years, it has provided more than $15 million in grants to programs
  in Colorado, Indiana, Tennessee, and Louisiana; and
         WHEREAS, Eli Manning, Peyton's younger brother, was twice
  named MVP of the Super Bowl while guiding the New York Giants to two
  championships; over the course of 16 seasons, he earned four Pro
  Bowl nods and threw for more than 57,000 yards and 366 touchdowns;
  he was named a winner of the 2016 Walter Payton Man of the Year award
  for his extensive charitable endeavors; these include the Tackle
  Kids Cancer initiative and the New York March for Babies, as well as
  the Eli Manning Children's Clinics, which he and his wife, Abby,
  founded in 2009; and
         WHEREAS, The members of the Manning family have made a
  meaningful difference through their philanthropic work, and their
  myriad achievements on and off the field will continue to inspire
  football fans for many years to come; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby honor Archie Manning, Peyton Manning, and Eli
  Manning for their NFL careers and their civic engagement and extend
  to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Archie, Peyton, and Eli Manning as an expression of
  high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Raymond
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 290 was adopted by the House on March
  8, 2023, by the following vote:  Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not
  voting.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House