Bill Text: TX HR16 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Congratulating Steve McMichael on his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2024.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2025-02-05 - Reported enrolled [HR16 Detail]

Download: Texas-2025-HR16-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 16

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Former Chicago Bears standout Steve McMichael, who
starred collegiately at The University of Texas at Austin, has been
selected for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a
member of the Class of 2024; and
WHEREAS, First gaining acclaim at Freer High School, Steve
McMichael lettered in six sports and excelled on the gridiron as an
All-State defensive end, kicker, and tight end; over the course of
his four years at UT, he filled in as a replacement kicker during
the Longhorns' undefeated regular season of 1977, and he was a
two-time All-Southwest Conference defensive tackle, a consensus
All-American, and a team captain; he was later chosen as a member of
the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame, the UT Athletics Hall
of Honor, and the College Football Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McMichael was selected by the New England
Patriots in the third round of the 1980 NFL Draft; after seeing
action in six contests as a rookie, he signed with Chicago, and he
became a vital member of the vaunted Bears' defenses of the 1980s;
affectionately nicknamed "Mongo," he was an intimidating force at
his tackle position and a fan favorite, helping the team claim six
division titles, three trips to the NFC Championship Game, and
victory in the 1986 Super Bowl; demonstrating great resilience, he
competed in a franchise-record 191 consecutive games; he was a
two-time Pro Bowl pick and a First-Team All-Pro selection in 1985,
1986, and 1987, and his 92.5 sacks rank second in Bears history; in
1995, he retired after a final season in Green Bay; and
WHEREAS, Following his 15-year NFL career, Mr. McMichael
joined World Championship Wrestling and fought with the elite group
known as the Four Horsemen; active in the Chicago community, he has
given generously of his time and talents to help raise millions of
dollars for charitable organizations; and
WHEREAS, With his charismatic playing style and dedication to
excellence, Steve McMichael inspired generations of football fans
across the Lone Star State and beyond, and he is indeed deserving of
this prestigious accolade; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Steve McMichael on his induction
into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2024
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. McMichael as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Raymond
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 16 was adopted by the House on
February 5, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House