SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 703
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Tony Romo for his many achievements; and
	WHEREAS, Tony Romo was the starting quarterback for the
	Dallas Cowboys from 2006 through 2015; he joined the Cowboys
	after playing for Eastern Illinois University, where he led his
	team to an Ohio Valley Conference championship and was named the
	recipient of the Walter Payton Award; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of his stellar professional
	football career, he set numerous Cowboys team records, including
	most passing touchdowns and most passing yards, most games with
	at least 300 passing yards, and most games with three or more
	touchdown passes; his 97.1 passer rating is the fourth-highest in
	National Football League history and the highest among retired
	players; and
	WHEREAS, He played his entire career with the Dallas
	Cowboys and led the team to four appearances in the playoffs, and
	he was named to the Pro Bowl four times; his many contributions to
	the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex community include work with the
	United Way, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Society for the
	Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; and
	WHEREAS, Tony Romo has been an exceptional role model for
	the young people of Texas, and it is truly fitting that he receive
	special recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby commend Tony Romo on his outstanding
	professional football career and his engagement in the community
	and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his
	endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
	Huffines
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 3, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate