H.R. No. 803
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In recognition of his singular career in the NFL,
Dallas Cowboys owner, president, and general manager Jerry Jones
has been selected for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
as a member of the Class of 2017; and
WHEREAS, Since acquiring the Cowboys in 1989, Mr. Jones has
built a storied legacy with "America's Team"; he guided the
franchise to Super Bowl victories in 1993, 1994, and 1996, becoming
the first owner in NFL history to clinch a trio of Vince Lombardi
Trophies within the first seven years of ownership; moreover, the
squad's superlative record of success throughout the decade earned
it the title of Team of the 1990s from the NFL; and
WHEREAS, In addition to overseeing the Cowboys' on-field
achievements, Mr. Jones has built the franchise into an extremely
successful business operation; a highlight of his tenure came with
the construction of AT&T Stadium in Arlington, which was completed
in 2009; the state-of-the-art venue, known to fans as "Jerry
World," is internationally recognized as one of the finest sports
arenas ever built; over the years, it has hosted more than nine
million visitors not only at NFL games, including Super Bowl XLV in
2011, but also at such high-profile competitions as NCAA football
and basketball championships, the NBA All-Star Game, high school
football title contests, and a vast range of other sporting and
entertainment events; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jones pioneered another innovative development
with the opening of the new Cowboys world headquarters, The Star, in
Frisco in 2016; through a partnership with the City of Frisco and
the Frisco Independent School District, the training facility has
helped inspire the sports stars of tomorrow by giving young area
athletes access to the facility where the Cowboys practice;
moreover, football players from all eight Frisco ISD high schools
have the opportunity to play home games in the Ford Center at the
complex; and
WHEREAS, Recognized throughout the sports world for his
accomplishments in the areas of marketing, promotion, development,
and philanthropy, Mr. Jones has been the recipient of a host of
prestigious accolades, including the NFL Executive of the Year
honor from the Pro Football Writers of America, the Horatio Alger
Award, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Pop Warner Little
Scholars organization; he has also been inducted into the National
Football Foundation Leadership Hall of Fame, the Boys & Girls Clubs
of America Hall of Fame, the Texas Business Hall of Fame, and the
Texas, Arkansas, and Missouri Sports Halls of Fame; and
WHEREAS, For more than a quarter century, Jerry Jones has
proved himself one of the most prominent and influential executives
in professional sports, and it is a pleasure to join with football
fans across the Lone Star State and beyond in commemorating this
well-deserved hall of fame honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jerry Jones on his election to the
Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2017 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. Jones as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Raymond
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 803 was adopted by the House on March
16, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House