By: Turner of Collin H.R. No. 1592
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Troy Vincent was born June 8, 1970 in Trenton, New
Jersey. He grew up in East Trenton then moved to suburban Bucks
County, Pennsylvania where he attended Pennsbury High School and
starred in football and track; and
WHEREAS, Troy's talent on the football field brought him
several scholarship offers. He chose the University of Wisconsin
where he started on varsity his freshman year as a defensive back
and return man; and
WHEREAS, An impact player, Troy earned a letter all four
years at Wisconsin. As a sophomore in 1989, he led the Big Ten with a
15.1 punt return average. As a junior he set new Wisconsin
single-season and career records for passes broken up. In 1991,
Troy was voted team captain and MVP. That season he was also named
Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, set a school record for punt
return yards, and was honored as an All-American as a senior-the
school's first since 1987; and
WHEREAS, In 1992 he entered the NFL Draft and was the seventh
pick in the first round by the Miami Dolphins. Wearing #23, he
started at left corner as a rookie and helped the Dolphins reach the
AFC Championship Game. Miami had a winning record in each of Troy's
four seasons with the team, and made the playoffs three times.
During that time, Troy intercepted 14 passes and ranked among the
team leaders in tackles; and
WHEREAS, In 1996, Troy signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as
a free agent. Vincent was a major player in the Eagles' dominant
defense of the late '90s.
He was selected for the Pro Bowl
consecutively from 1999 to 2003, and was named First-Team All-Pro
in 2002; and
WHEREAS, In 1999, Troy tied for the NFL lead in interceptions
with a total of 7, and in 2001 helped the Eagles get to the NFC
Championship Game; and
WHEREAS, In 2004, Vincent agreed to terms with the Buffalo
Bills, ending a stellar eight-year tenure with Philadelphia. Then
in 2006 he moved to the Washington Redskins. He retired from the NFL
following that season and finished with a total of 47 career
interceptions; and
WHEREAS, Troy's leadership and success extends well beyond
the football field to this day. He has served as VP of the NFL Player
Engagement Organization, Board of Directors for the University of
Wisconsin Foundation, and the State of New Jersey After 3 Program.
He has spoken at league-held seminars on the importance of sound
financial planning and preparing for life after football. He served
as president of the NFL Players Association and became the first
active NFL player to serve on the National Board of Directors for
Pop Warner Little Scholars Football; and
WHEREAS, In 2010, Vincent also partnered with Feed The
Children to help families in need, and returned to Pennsbury School
District in support of the Fuel Up To Play 60 program. Troy Vincent
recently, Troy was honored with a 2012 Jefferson Award for
outstanding public service by an athlete, and was elected to the
Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Troy Vincent for his life work and
recognize him as an honorary Texan; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Troy Vincent as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.