H.C.R. No. 98 


HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Tony Hills, Jr., of Alief Elsik High School is regarded by many as one of the premier football players in the State of Texas and the nation; and WHEREAS, The son of former Houston Oiler Michael Hills, this remarkable young man played the tight end position for the Mighty Rams, demonstrating exceptional ability as both a receiver and blocker, as well as a consistently positive attitude; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hills was honored with the prestigious accolade of Parade All-American, following in the footsteps of such gridiron greats as Tony Dorsett, Earl Campbell, Emmitt Smith, and John Elway, and he was also selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl; and WHEREAS, Courted by many of the nation's most respected football programs, the talented high school senior plans to continue his remarkable career at The University of Texas at Austin, and Longhorn fans everywhere will undoubtedly welcome this superb player to the ranks of the orange and white; and WHEREAS, By combining his considerable physical gifts with a boundless determination to excel, Mr. Hills has attained an elite status as a high school athlete, and he may indeed look with optimism toward a bright and promising future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby congratulate Tony Hills, Jr., on his phenomenal achievements as a student-athlete and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Hills as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate. Nixon ______________________________ ______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 98 was adopted by the House on March 4, 2003, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 98 was adopted by the Senate on March 4, 2003, by a viva-voce vote. ______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: __________________ Date __________________ Governor