Bill Text: TX HR121 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 121 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Honoring Clint Dempsey of the United States Men's National Team on his performance at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-02-20 - Reported enrolled [HR121 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-HR121-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 121



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Texas athletes have a long history of excelling at
	the highest levels of competition, and Clint Dempsey of the United
	States Men's National Team furthered that tradition with his
	exemplary performance at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Dempsey shined throughout the tournament,
	starting all four of the USMNT matches and scoring two crucial goals
	from his forward position; in the process, he helped the United
	States advance out of the group stage and into the Round of 16,
	while becoming the first American player to score in three
	consecutive World Cups; and
	WHEREAS, This superb athlete tallied his first goal in the
	team's opening match against Ghana, evading his defender in the
	penalty area and placing a perfect shot inside the goalposts to give
	the U.S. a lead just 32 seconds into the contest; Mr. Dempsey also
	displayed rare grit and determination by remaining on the field
	after suffering a broken nose late in the first half, as the U.S.
	won by a score of 2-1; in the ensuing matchup with Portugal, he
	deftly controlled a crossing pass from teammate Graham Zusi in the
	81st minute and put the ball in the back of the net for a late
	go-ahead goal; and
	WHEREAS, A member of the national team since 2004,
	Mr. Dempsey has been recognized for his efforts during
	international competition with a number of accolades, including
	three U.S. Soccer Male Athlete of the Year awards and three Futbol
	de Primera Player of the Year awards; in addition, he has been named
	Man of the Match on several occasions, and he won the prestigious
	FIFA Bronze Ball at the 2009 Confederations Cup for his attacking
	style of play; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Dempsey was a standout performer on the
	Nacogdoches High School soccer team, and he went on to achieve
	notable success in college as an All-American midfielder and
	forward for Furman University; he was drafted in 2004 by Major
	League Soccer's New England Revolution, where he scored 25 goals in
	three seasons before continuing his professional career overseas
	with the Fulham Football Club and the Tottenham Hotspurs Football
	Club of the English Premier League; in 2013, he returned to the U.S.
	and his MLS roots by transferring to the Seattle Sounders Football
	Club, leading the team to a berth in the MLS Cup Playoffs; and
	WHEREAS, Clint Dempsey has distinguished himself as one of
	the finest footballers to ever wear the red, white, and blue, and
	his accomplishments on the game's biggest stage are a source of
	great pride and excitement for his many fans across the country and
	in the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby congratulate Clint Dempsey on his performance as
	a member of the United States Men's National Team at the 2014 FIFA
	World Cup and extend to him best wishes for continued success; and,
	be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Mr. Dempsey as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.

	Clardy

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	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 121 was adopted by the House on
	February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote.

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	Chief Clerk of the House