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78R5394 WMS-D
By: Nixon H.C.R. No. 98
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.