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78S10699 WMS-D

By:  Goolsby                                                      H.R. No. 102



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Texas Ernest Schramm, Jr., on July 
15, 2003, at the age of 83, has brought a great loss to his family 
and friends, as well as to fans of professional football across the 
state and nation; and
	WHEREAS, Born June 2, 1920, in Los Angeles, he attended 
Pasadena Junior College and The University of Texas at Austin, but 
temporarily set aside his higher education to serve in the U.S. Air 
Force before returning to the Forty Acres to attain a degree in 
journalism; and
	WHEREAS, He began his enduring association with the NFL in 
1947 working in public relations for the Los Angeles Rams and before 
his departure 10 years later had risen to the position of general 
manager; and
	WHEREAS, Hired by CBS sports in 1957, this visionary 
gentleman made broadcast history by proposing and producing the 
first televised Winter Olympics games in Squaw Valley, California; 
and
	WHEREAS, Returning to the NFL as president and general 
manager of the fledgling Dallas Cowboys, he worked closely with 
Coach Tom Landry and owner Clint Murchison to create one of the most 
successful franchises in the history of professional sports; after 
struggling through its first few seasons, "America's Team" went on 
to post an NFL record 20 consecutive winning campaigns, including 
13 division titles, 18 playoff appearances, and five Super Bowls, 
two of which were Cowboy victories; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Schramm pioneered countless innovations in the 
game he so dearly loved, including instant replay, the wild-card 
playoff concept, and wireless microphones for game officials, and 
he was also instrumental in the 1966 NFL/AFL merger that created the 
Super Bowl; and
	WHEREAS, In recognition of his vast contributions to the NFL, 
Mr. Schramm was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in July 
1991, and his name will take its rightful place in the Dallas 
Cowboys' Ring of Honor during the 2003 season; and
	WHEREAS, A true giant in his profession, Mr. Schramm's impact 
on the sport of professional football will be felt for decades to 
come, and it is indeed appropriate that the members of this body 
honor the accomplishments of this remarkable man; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay special tribute to the 
life of Texas Ernest Schramm, Jr., and extend sincere sympathy to 
his two daughters, Christi Wilkinson and Kandy Court, to his other 
relatives and friends, and to the countless admirers of this sports 
legend; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Tex 
Schramm.