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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 572
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WHEREAS, In recognition of his stellar career as a |
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defensive back with the Kansas City Chiefs, Angleton native |
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Emmitt Earl Fyles Thomas was inducted into the Pro Football Hall |
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of Fame in 2008; and |
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WHEREAS, This self-described "country boy from Angleton" |
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lost his mother at the age of eight and was raised by his |
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grandparents, Virginia Fyles and Lewis Fyles, Sr.; Mr. Fyles |
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taught young Emmitt important values such as honor, commitment, |
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faith, hard work, and respect for others; Mr. Thomas paid tribute |
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to his beloved grandfather by adding "Fyles" to his name for his |
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Hall of Fame induction; and |
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WHEREAS, After playing football at Bishop College in |
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Dallas, Mr. Thomas joined the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent |
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in 1966; he went on to enjoy a 13-year playing career, earning Pro |
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Bowl recognition on five occasions and helping lead his team to |
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two Super Bowl appearances, including a victory in Super Bowl IV; |
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his 12 interceptions in 1974 were just two shy of a National |
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Football League record, and his career total of 58 interceptions |
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still stands as a Kansas City record; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas is highly respected for his |
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intellectual approach to the game of football, and he has used |
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his extensive knowledge of the sport in a successful coaching |
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career that has spanned 27 seasons and included positions with |
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the Saint Louis Cardinals, Washington Redskins, Philadelphia |
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Eagles, Green Bay Packers, and Minnesota Vikings; he currently |
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serves as the assistant head coach of the Atlanta Falcons; and |
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WHEREAS, Emmitt Thomas played football with tremendous |
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heart and integrity; his passion for the game and the lifelong |
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lessons it teaches have enabled him to reach the pinnacle of his |
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profession, and his admirable achievements have brought great |
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honor to his family, to his teams, to his hometown, and to the |
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Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby congratulate Emmitt Earl Fyles Thomas on his |
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induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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Mr. Thomas as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 6, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |