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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, In recognition of his notable contributions to area |
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athletics, Tyrone Thurman was inducted into the Midland Independent |
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School District Hall of Legends on October 27, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, Every other year, the Hall of Legends recognizes a |
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new class of inductees, honoring exceptional athletes, teams, and |
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coaches, as well as prominent supporters of the district's sports |
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programs; and |
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WHEREAS, A standout football player at Lee High School, |
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Tyrone Thurman finished his high school career with 1,984 rushing |
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yards and 37 touchdowns, and he was integral to the Rebels squad |
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that advanced to the state championship game during his junior |
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season and the state quarterfinals the following year; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Thurman went on to excel at Texas Tech |
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University as a return specialist and wide receiver, and he was also |
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a member of the Red Raiders basketball team; he holds the school |
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record for longest punt return at 96 yards and was a first-team |
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All-Southwest Conference football player in 1985, 1986, and 1988, |
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when he was also named a first-team All-American; following his |
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collegiate career, he played for the Ottawa Rough Riders in the |
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Canadian Football League for two seasons and in the Arena Football |
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League for five seasons; he was inducted into the Texas Tech |
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Athletics Hall of Fame in 2002 and the Texas High School Football |
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Hall of Fame in 2020; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his dedicated efforts, Tyrone Thurman has |
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furthered the proud tradition of athletic excellence and |
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participation that has long been a hallmark of Midland ISD, and he |
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is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas, |
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4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Tyrone Thurman on his |
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induction into the Midland ISD Hall of Legends and extend to him |
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sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Thurman as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives and Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.C.R. No. 11 was adopted by the House on |
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November 17, 2023, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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I certify that H.C.R. No. 11 was adopted by the Senate on |
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November 30, 2023, by a viva-voce vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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APPROVED: __________________ |
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Governor |