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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 801
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great pride
 1-4     in recognizing Troy Aikman, whose retirement as quarterback of
 1-5     the Dallas Cowboys brings to a close an unprecedented era in the
 1-6     history of Texas professional football; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, A star athlete who began his remarkable career as
 1-8     a Fighting Hen in Henryetta, Oklahoma, and excited fans at the
 1-9     University of Oklahoma and the University of California at
1-10     Los Angeles, Troy Aikman leaves the State of Texas and the
1-11     Dallas Cowboys a legacy of unparalleled determination and
1-12     perseverance; and
1-13           WHEREAS, The future Hall of Fame inductee ended the 1990s
1-14     as the winningest starting quarterback in the history of the
1-15     National Football League; leading the Cowboys to 90 victories
1-16     in 10 years, six National Football Conference East championships,
1-17     and an unprecedented three Super Bowl championships in four
1-18     seasons will earn the Dallas Cowboys a rightful place in sports
1-19     annals; and
1-20           WHEREAS, Having worn only one uniform throughout his 12-year
1-21     professional football career, Troy Aikman proved beyond a doubt
1-22     that athletes can be heroes; amassing an impressive personal
1-23     record with six Pro Bowl appearances, this fearless athlete also
 2-1     holds nearly every major passing record in franchise history; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, This man of indomitable courage and strength of
 2-3     character is also a man of great compassion and generosity of
 2-4     spirit; his selflessness affords countless children the
 2-5     opportunity to receive desperately needed social, educational,
 2-6     physical, and psychological help through the Troy Aikman
 2-7     Foundation; and
 2-8           WHEREAS, It is indeed an honor for the Texas Senate to join
 2-9     citizens throughout the State of Texas in commending Troy Aikman
2-10     on his benevolence, his sportsmanship, and his ability to bring
2-11     the Lone Star State to the forefront of professional football;
2-12     his dedication to the Dallas Cowboys and the State of Texas is
2-13     truly admirable and worthy of legislative recognition; now,
2-14     therefore, be it
2-15           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-16     77th Legislature, hereby congratulate Troy Aikman on his
2-17     exceptional football career and extend all best wishes for
2-18     the future; and, be it further
2-19           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-20     Mr. Aikman as an expression of esteem and high regard from the
2-21     Texas Senate.
2-22                                                                  Nelson
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2-24                                          President of the Senate
2-25                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-26                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-27                                  on April 24, 2001.
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2-29                                          Secretary of the Senate
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 3-1                                           Member, Texas Senate