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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 903
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Tim Brown for his outstanding athletic achievements and
philanthropic endeavors and to declare May 27, 2003, Tim Brown 
Day in Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Tim Brown, a member of the Oakland Raiders 
Football Team, was born July 22, 1966, in Dallas; he graduated 
from Woodrow Wilson High School and earned a bachelor's degree 
from the University of Notre Dame; and
	WHEREAS, At the University of Notre Dame, Tim won numerous 
honors for his exceptional talent as a football player; he 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, Tim was a first-round choice of the
Los Angeles Raiders, now the Oakland Raiders; a famous member of 
the team, he has been selected to the Pro Bowl for 10 years, and 
he is considered one of the best all-time wide receivers in the 
history of the National Football League; and
	WHEREAS, Tim Brown is dedicated to working for the 
betterment of the community and is especially involved in 
projects affecting young people; notably, 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 
spokesperson for Project Pass, a program promoting student 
achievement; and

	WHEREAS, He 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 on behalf of his 
fellowman, Tim has been recognized with the 1990 Ed Block Courage 
Award, the South Dallas Business and Professional Women's Club 
Award of Special Recognition, and numerous other honors; and
	WHEREAS, Tim Brown is a nationally renowned athlete who has 
given of his time and energy to support important causes that 
bring hope and encouragement to countless young Americans; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to Tim Brown, one of
our nation's most incomparable athletes and a dedicated 
philanthropist, and extend best wishes to him on Tim Brown Day
in Texas; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 27, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate