H.R. No. 997
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dennis Allen was inducted into the
Hurst-Euless-Bedford Sports Hall of Fame on February 16, 2013, in
recognition of his notable contributions to local athletics; and
WHEREAS, Since 1995, the H-E-B Sports Hall of Fame has paid
tribute to individuals and teams who have made a positive impact in
the community through sports-related endeavors; the hall was
created to acknowledge successful teams and athletes as well as
officials, administrators, trainers, medical practitioners, media
figures, and others who have distinguished themselves with their
achievements; and
WHEREAS, Dennis Allen's remarkable athletic skills first
received widespread attention during his years at L. D. Bell High
School; he lettered in basketball and baseball and was especially
impressive in football, where his exceptional play as a safety
garnered all-district, all-area, and all-state honors and earned
him the 5A State Defensive Player of the Year award in 1990; he went
on to attend Texas A&M University on a football scholarship,
becoming a vital member of the Aggies' defense; and
WHEREAS, After earning his bachelor's degree, Mr. Allen
joined the Texas A&M coaching staff as a graduate assistant and then
served as an assistant coach at the University of Tulsa; he stepped
up to the National Football League coaching ranks in 2002 as a
defensive assistant with the Atlanta Falcons; four years later, he
moved to the New Orleans Saints, and his outstanding work
overseeing the defensive secondary contributed to the team's
successful quest to become Super Bowl champions during the
2009-2010 season; following a year spent as defensive coordinator
with the Denver Broncos in 2011, he was hired as the head coach of
the Oakland Raiders and is presently the youngest person guiding a
team in the NFL; and
WHEREAS, The many accomplishments realized by Dennis Allen
have helped advance the proud tradition of athletic excellence in
the Hurst-Euless-Bedford school system and beyond, and he is indeed
deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dennis Allen on his induction into
the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Sports Hall of Fame 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. Allen as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Stickland
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 997 was adopted by the House on March
27, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House