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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Former Chicago Bears standout Steve McMichael, who |
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starred collegiately at The University of Texas at Austin, has been |
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selected for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a |
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member of the Class of 2024; and |
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WHEREAS, First gaining acclaim at Freer High School, Steve |
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McMichael lettered in six sports and excelled on the gridiron as an |
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All-State defensive end, kicker, and tight end; over the course of |
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his four years at UT, he filled in as a replacement kicker during |
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the Longhorns' undefeated regular season of 1977, and he was a |
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two-time All-Southwest Conference defensive tackle, a consensus |
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All-American, and a team captain; he was later chosen as a member of |
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the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame, the UT Athletics Hall |
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of Honor, and the College Football Hall of Fame; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. McMichael was selected by the New England |
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Patriots in the third round of the 1980 NFL Draft; after seeing |
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action in six contests as a rookie, he signed with Chicago, and he |
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became a vital member of the vaunted Bears' defenses of the 1980s; |
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affectionately nicknamed "Mongo," he was an intimidating force at |
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his tackle position and a fan favorite, helping the team claim six |
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division titles, three trips to the NFC Championship Game, and |
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victory in the 1986 Super Bowl; demonstrating great resilience, he |
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competed in a franchise-record 191 consecutive games; he was a |
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two-time Pro Bowl pick and a First-Team All-Pro selection in 1985, |
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1986, and 1987, and his 92.5 sacks rank second in Bears history; in |
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1995, he retired after a final season in Green Bay; and |
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WHEREAS, Following his 15-year NFL career, Mr. McMichael |
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joined World Championship Wrestling and fought with the elite group |
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known as the Four Horsemen; active in the Chicago community, he has |
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given generously of his time and talents to help raise millions of |
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dollars for charitable organizations; and |
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WHEREAS, With his charismatic playing style and dedication to |
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excellence, Steve McMichael inspired generations of football fans |
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across the Lone Star State and beyond, and he is indeed deserving of |
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this prestigious accolade; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Steve McMichael on his induction |
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into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2024 |
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and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. McMichael as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |