H.R. No. 29
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Former Texas Christian University offensive lineman
  Victor Payne received well-deserved recognition with his induction
  into the TCU Athletics Hall of Fame on September 23, 2021; and
         WHEREAS, A native of Jasper, Mr. Payne was a four-year
  letterman in football and powerlifting at Jasper High School; after
  graduating in 1997, he played offensive guard for the Horned Frogs
  for four years under head coaches Pat Sullivan, Dennis Franchione,
  and Gary Patterson; with his superb blocking, he played an integral
  role in helping future pro football hall of famer LaDainian
  Tomlinson to become one of the nation's top collegiate running
  backs; as a senior in 2001, Mr. Payne earned All-Conference USA
  honors and was named the league's best blocker by Sporting News; and
         WHEREAS, One of six members of the 53rd hall of fame class,
  Mr. Payne currently resides in Keller, where he is vice president
  of specialty asset management in the oil and gas division at Bank of
  America; and
         WHEREAS, Victor Payne's skill, dedication, and commitment to
  excellence helped further Texas Christian University's legacy of
  sports excellence, and he is indeed deserving of this prestigious
  honor; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Victor Payne
  on his induction into the TCU Athletics Hall of Fame as a member of
  the Class of 2021 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. Payne as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  White
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 29 was adopted by the House on
  September 30, 2021, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House