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