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1	1	S.C.R. No. 66
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4	4	SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
5	5	WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to
6	6	recognize Tommy Nobis for his remarkable football career with The
7	7	University of Texas Longhorns and the Atlanta Falcons of the
8	8	National Football League; and
9	9	WHEREAS, A native of San Antonio, Mr. Nobis compiled one of
10	10	the most celebrated careers in the history of the football program
11	11	at The University of Texas; and
12	12	WHEREAS, Mr. Nobis earned all-state honors as a tight end and
13	13	middle linebacker at Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio
14	14	before enrolling at The University of Texas; and
15	15	WHEREAS, Starting on both offense and defense for the
16	16	Longhorns his entire college career, Mr. Nobis was a two-time
17	17	All-American and a three-time All-Southwest Conference player; as a
18	18	sophomore, he was a vital part of the Longhorns' 1963 national
19	19	championship team, and as a senior, he won the 1965 Outland Trophy
20	20	as the nation's best interior lineman and the 1965 Maxwell Award as
21	21	college football's best player; and
22	22	WHEREAS, Mr. Nobis became the first player ever drafted by
23	23	the expansion Atlanta Falcons and the number one overall draft pick
24	24	in the 1966 National Football League draft; in his first year as a
25	25	professional, he was named Defensive Rookie of the Year and voted to
26	26	the Pro Bowl; and
27	27	WHEREAS, Known for his aggressive, competitive style of play
28	28	and the ferocity of his tackling, Mr. Nobis went on to participate
29	29	in five Pro Bowls, and he was twice named an All-Pro; and
30	30	WHEREAS, Tommy Nobis has been accorded numerous honors,
31	31	including being named to the College Football Hall of Fame, the
32	32	Sports Illustrated 1869-1969 All-Century Team, the State of Texas
33	33	Hall of Fame, and the Texas Longhorn Hall of Honor; his number 60
34	34	jersey has been retired by both The University of Texas and the
35	35	Atlanta Falcons in tribute to his storied career; and
36	36	WHEREAS, Mr. Nobis played 11 seasons for the Falcons and
37	37	currently serves as a consultant to the team; long known as "Mr.
38	38	Falcon" because he was the first member of the team, he has now been
39	39	with the organization for more than 40 years; he is justly deserving
40	40	of recognition for his stellar football career and his many
41	41	accomplishments off the field; now, therefore, be it
42	42	RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
43	43	hereby commend Tommy Nobis on his many notable achievements and
44	44	extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his future
45	45	endeavors; and, be it further
46	46	RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for him
47	47	as an expression of esteem from the Texas Legislature.
48	48	______________________________ ______________________________
49	49	President of the Senate Speaker of the House
50	50	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 66 was adopted by the Senate
51	51	on April 28, 2009.
52	52	______________________________
53	53	Secretary of the Senate
54	54	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 66 was adopted by the House
55	55	on May 4, 2009.
56	56	______________________________
57	57	Chief Clerk of the House
58	58	Approved:
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60	60	Date
61	61	______________________________
62	62	Governor