78R18397 JHS-D

By:  Davis of Dallas                                              H.R. No. 1594



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to 
recognize Tim Brown, a renowned member of the Oakland Raiders 
football team, for his outstanding athletic achievements and 
philanthropic endeavors; and
	WHEREAS, This accomplished native son of Texas was born on 
July 22, 1966, in Dallas; a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, 
he earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame, and 
during his tenure there won numerous honors for his exceptional 
talent as a football player; Mr. Brown was named the United Press 
International and the Sporting News College Player of the Year, and 
he was selected All-American and awarded the prestigious Heisman 
Trophy in 1987; and
	WHEREAS, In 1988, Mr. Brown was a first-round choice of the 
Los Angeles Raiders, now the Oakland Raiders; a talented member of 
the team, he has been selected to the Pro Bowl 10 times, and he is 
considered one of the best all-time wide receivers in the history of 
the National Football League; and
	WHEREAS, A leader off the playing field as well, Tim Brown is 
dedicated to working for the betterment of the community and is 
especially involved in projects that help young people; to that 
end, he has served as the host for the Mentor Mini Football Camp for 
fatherless boys, as the chairman of Athletes Entertainment for 
Kids, and as the spokesman for Project Pass, a program promoting 
student achievement; and
	WHEREAS, In addition, Mr. Brown has established the Tim Brown 
Foundation/DeSoto Education Foundation Golf Tournament, the Tim 
Brown/Woodrow Wilson Golf Tournament, and other golf and football 
camps and tournaments to benefit the community; and
	WHEREAS, For his many volunteer endeavors in behalf of his 
fellowman, Mr. Brown has been recognized with a number of notable 
honors such as the Ed Block Courage Award and the South Dallas 
Business and Professional Women's Club Award of Special 
Recognition; and
	WHEREAS, Tim Brown has given generously of his time and 
energy and drawn on his fame as a nationally recognized athlete to 
heighten awareness and support of important causes that bring hope 
and encouragement to countless young Americans; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to Tim Brown, one of our nation's 
most incomparable athletes and a dedicated philanthropist, as we 
observe Tim Brown Day in Texas and extend best wishes to him for 
continued success with all his worthy endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Brown as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.