Bill Text: TX HCR11 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 4th Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Congratulating Tyrone Thurman on his induction into the Midland ISD Hall of Legends.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-12-18 - Signed by the Governor [HCR11 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HCR11-Enrolled.html
| H.C.R. No. 11 | ||
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| WHEREAS, In recognition of his notable contributions to area | ||
| athletics, Tyrone Thurman was inducted into the Midland Independent | ||
| School District Hall of Legends on October 27, 2023; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Every other year, the Hall of Legends recognizes a | ||
| new class of inductees, honoring exceptional athletes, teams, and | ||
| coaches, as well as prominent supporters of the district's sports | ||
| programs; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A standout football player at Lee High School, | ||
| Tyrone Thurman finished his high school career with 1,984 rushing | ||
| yards and 37 touchdowns, and he was integral to the Rebels squad | ||
| that advanced to the state championship game during his junior | ||
| season and the state quarterfinals the following year; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Thurman went on to excel at Texas Tech | ||
| University as a return specialist and wide receiver, and he was also | ||
| a member of the Red Raiders basketball team; he holds the school | ||
| record for longest punt return at 96 yards and was a first-team | ||
| All-Southwest Conference football player in 1985, 1986, and 1988, | ||
| when he was also named a first-team All-American; following his | ||
| collegiate career, he played for the Ottawa Rough Riders in the | ||
| Canadian Football League for two seasons and in the Arena Football | ||
| League for five seasons; he was inducted into the Texas Tech | ||
| Athletics Hall of Fame in 2002 and the Texas High School Football | ||
| Hall of Fame in 2020; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Through his dedicated efforts, Tyrone Thurman has | ||
| furthered the proud tradition of athletic excellence and | ||
| participation that has long been a hallmark of Midland ISD, and he | ||
| is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be | ||
| it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas, | ||
| 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Tyrone Thurman on his | ||
| induction into the Midland ISD Hall of Legends 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. Thurman as an expression of high regard by the | ||
| Texas House of Representatives and Senate. | ||
| Craddick | ||
| ______________________________ | ______________________________ | |
| President of the Senate | Speaker of the House | |
| I certify that H.C.R. No. 11 was adopted by the House on | ||
| November 17, 2023, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
| I certify that H.C.R. No. 11 was adopted by the Senate on | ||
| November 30, 2023, by a viva-voce vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| APPROVED: __________________ | ||
| Date | ||
| __________________ | ||
| Governor | ||
