Bill Text: TX HR1492 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 1492 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Recognizing the 2017 Texas Sports Hall of Fame inductees.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-05-10 - Reported enrolled [HR1492 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR1492-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 1492



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas Sports Hall of Fame recognized the
	exceptional accomplishments of its 2017 inductees at a ceremony on
	February 21 in Waco; and
	WHEREAS, Since inducting its first member in 1951, the Texas
	Sports Hall of Fame has honored the athletic careers of more than
	300 men and women; in 1993, the institution opened a museum in Waco
	to chronicle the lives of these legendary individuals and to
	preserve the history of sports in Texas for present and future
	generations; and
	WHEREAS, The 2017 class of inductees are former Houston
	Cougars NCAA women's volleyball players Rita Buck-Crockett and the
	late Flo Hyman, former Texas A&M and Los Angeles Rams defensive back
	Dave Elmendorf, Texas A&M University track and field coach Pat
	Henry, 2008 Olympic all-around gymnastics champion Nastia Liukin,
	former University of Texas track and football star Eric Metcalf,
	Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, and former
	Dallas Cowboys All-Pro safety Darren Woodson; and
	WHEREAS, Through their outstanding skill and dedication,
	these esteemed Texans have furthered the proud tradition of
	athletic excellence in the Lone Star State, and they are indeed
	deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize the 2017 Texas Sports Hall of Fame
	inductees.

	Raymond

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 1492 was adopted by the House on May
	4, 2017, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House