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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 450
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WHEREAS, The Texas Sports Hall of Fame is recognizing the |
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exceptional accomplishments of its 2019 inductees at a ceremony |
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on March 30 in Waco; and |
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WHEREAS, Since inducting its first member in 1951, the |
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Texas Sports Hall of Fame has honored the athletic careers of |
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more than 300 men and women; in 1993, the institution opened a |
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museum in Waco to chronicle the lives of these legendary |
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individuals and to preserve the history of sports in Texas for |
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present and future generations; and |
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WHEREAS, The hall of fame's Class of 2019 is made up of |
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seven exemplary athletes: the late professional tennis star |
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Maureen Connolly Brinker, former Texas A&M University and |
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National Football League placekicker Tony Franklin, former |
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Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson, pioneering |
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professional basketball player and coach Nancy Lieberman, former |
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University of Arkansas football player Loyd Phillips, former |
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University of Texas and Major League Baseball pitcher Greg |
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Swindell, and retired Dallas Cowboys All-Pro tight end Jason |
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Witten; and |
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WHEREAS, Through their outstanding skill and dedication, |
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these esteemed Texans have furthered the proud tradition of |
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athletic excellence in the Lone Star State, and they are indeed |
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deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize the 2019 inductees of the Texas |
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Sports Hall of Fame and extend to them sincere best wishes for |
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the future. |
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Birdwell |
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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 March 20, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |