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79R10042 JTR-D
By: Cook of Navarro H.R. No. 849
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Texas is the home of some of the nation's greatest
athletes, and Billy Yates of Corsicana has taken his rightful place
in this proud tradition with his selection to the active roster by
the world champion New England Patriots; and
WHEREAS, Born in Fort Worth, Mr. Yates graduated from
Corsicana High School in 1998, then went on to play football and
earn a bachelor's degree in agricultural development from Texas A&M
University, where he was named the winner of the Aggie Heart Award,
the highest honor that can be accorded an A&M senior football
player; and
WHEREAS, Since completing his college career, he has
continued to develop his considerable skills as an offensive
lineman, playing for the Miami Dolphins before signing with the
Patriots; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Mr. Yates has enjoyed the
solid support of the Corsicana community, as was made apparent when
the city celebrated Billy Yates Day on March 11, 2005, and it is
most fitting to take this opportunity to recognize an exceptional
Texan; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Billy Yates on his notable athletic
achievements and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Yates as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.