88R14809 CW-D
 
  By: Buckley H.R. No. 342
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A highly respected figure in professional football
  and beyond, Tony Dungy has excelled as a coach, an analyst, a
  bestselling author, and a civic leader who is dedicated to the
  community at large; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Dungy's exceptional career in the National
  Football League spanned more than three decades as a player and
  coach; he was renowned for transforming the franchises he coached
  into contenders, and he had the distinction of taking teams to the
  playoffs in 10 consecutive seasons; the highlight of his tenure
  came in 2007, at the helm of the Indianapolis Colts, when he became
  the first African American head coach to win the Super Bowl; he
  retired following the 2008 season and was inducted into the Pro
  Football Hall of Fame in 2016; and
         WHEREAS, During his time as a player, Mr. Dungy was a
  record-setting quarterback at the University of Minnesota and then
  played for three years in the NFL, earning a Super Bowl championship
  ring in 1979 as a defensive back with the Pittsburgh Steelers; in
  1980, he launched his coaching career as an assistant for his
  college alma mater, and he went on to serve as a member of the
  coaching staffs for Pittsburgh, Kansas City, and Minnesota; as a
  head coach, he led Tampa Bay for six seasons before being hired by
  Indianapolis; and
         WHEREAS, Today, Mr. Dungy serves as a studio analyst for
  Football Night in America on NBC and is the author of such books as
  Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a
  Winning Life and Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance;
  moreover, he has contributed his time and talents to countless
  worthy organizations and serves as national spokesman for All Pro
  Dad, the fatherhood program of Family First; and
         WHEREAS, Through his hard work, leadership, and commitment to
  helping others, Tony Dungy has set an inspiring example for his
  fellow citizens, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor him for his
  outstanding efforts; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby commend Tony Dungy for his professional
  accomplishments and civic engagement 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 Coach Dungy as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.