| |
| |
|
|
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
|
|
|
WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to |
|
|
recognize Tommy Nobis for his remarkable football career with The |
|
|
University of Texas Longhorns and the Atlanta Falcons of the |
|
|
National Football League; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, A native of San Antonio, Mr. Nobis compiled one of |
|
|
the most celebrated careers in the history of the football program |
|
|
at The University of Texas; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, Mr. Nobis earned all-state honors as a tight end and |
|
|
middle linebacker at Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio |
|
|
before enrolling at The University of Texas; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, Starting on both offense and defense for the |
|
|
Longhorns his entire college career, Mr. Nobis was a two-time |
|
|
All-American and a three-time All-Southwest Conference player; as a |
|
|
sophomore, he was a vital part of the Longhorns' 1963 national |
|
|
championship team, and as a senior, he won the 1965 Outland Trophy |
|
|
as the nation's best interior lineman and the 1965 Maxwell Award as |
|
|
college football's best player; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, Mr. Nobis became the first player ever drafted by |
|
|
the expansion Atlanta Falcons and the number one overall draft pick |
|
|
in the 1966 National Football League draft; in his first year as a |
|
|
professional, he was named Defensive Rookie of the Year and voted to |
|
|
the Pro Bowl; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, Known for his aggressive, competitive style of play |
|
|
and the ferocity of his tackling, Mr. Nobis went on to participate |
|
|
in five Pro Bowls, and he was twice named an All-Pro; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, Tommy Nobis has been accorded numerous honors, |
|
|
including being named to the College Football Hall of Fame, the |
|
|
Sports Illustrated 1869-1969 All-Century Team, the State of Texas |
|
|
Hall of Fame, and the Texas Longhorn Hall of Honor; his number 60 |
|
|
jersey has been retired by both The University of Texas and the |
|
|
Atlanta Falcons in tribute to his storied career; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, Mr. Nobis played 11 seasons for the Falcons and |
|
|
currently serves as a consultant to the team; long known as "Mr. |
|
|
Falcon" because he was the first member of the team, he has now been |
|
|
with the organization for more than 40 years; he is justly deserving |
|
|
of recognition for his stellar football career and his many |
|
|
accomplishments off the field; now, therefore, be it |
|
|
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas |
|
|
hereby commend Tommy Nobis on his many notable achievements and |
|
|
extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his future |
|
|
endeavors; and, be it further |
|
|
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for him |
|
|
as an expression of esteem from the Texas Legislature. |