By Seaman                                              H.R. No. 113
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The impressive accomplishments of Texas A&M
 1-2     University student and football player Dat Nguyen are indeed
 1-3     commendable, and it is fitting that we reflect on his many
 1-4     achievements; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Born September 25, 1975, in Arkansas to Vietnamese
 1-6     immigrants Ho and Tammy Nguyen, he moved with his family several
 1-7     times before finally settling in Rockport, Texas; Mr. Nguyen grew
 1-8     up and learned to play football there, eventually achieving the
 1-9     distinction of being the first Asian American to play football for
1-10     Texas A&M University; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Mr. Nguyen was a four-year starter at linebacker,
1-12     and during that time he was the undisputed leader of the vaunted
1-13     "Wrecking Crew" defense; he set Texas A&M records with 50
1-14     consecutive starts and amassed an amazing 517 tackles, earning the
1-15     nickname "Double Digit Dat" for consistently notching 10 or more
1-16     tackles per game; and
1-17           WHEREAS, In addition to being a consensus All-American,
1-18     Mr. Nguyen's stellar play earned him the 1998 Lombardi Trophy as
1-19     the nation's top lineman and the Chuck Bednarik Defensive Player of
1-20     the Year Award, as well as a host of other national, Big 12, and
1-21     Southwest Conference awards throughout the course of his career;
1-22     and
1-23           WHEREAS, Mr. Nguyen graduated in August 1998 with a bachelor
1-24     of science degree in agricultural development; during his time in
 2-1     College Station he garnered legions of fans worldwide, not only for
 2-2     his athletic exploits but also for his invaluable community service
 2-3     and indomitable character, and it is indeed appropriate that this
 2-4     truly gifted young man be recognized at this time; now, therefore,
 2-5     be it
 2-6           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-7     Legislature hereby honor Texas A&M University student and football
 2-8     player Dat Nguyen and extend to him sincere best wishes for success
 2-9     and happiness in the years to come; and, be it further
2-10           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-11     prepared for Mr. Nguyen as an expression of high regard by the
2-12     Texas House of Representatives.