SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 703
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Tony Romo for his many achievements; and
WHEREAS, Tony Romo was the starting quarterback for the
Dallas Cowboys from 2006 through 2015; he joined the Cowboys
after playing for Eastern Illinois University, where he led his
team to an Ohio Valley Conference championship and was named the
recipient of the Walter Payton Award; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his stellar professional
football career, he set numerous Cowboys team records, including
most passing touchdowns and most passing yards, most games with
at least 300 passing yards, and most games with three or more
touchdown passes; his 97.1 passer rating is the fourth-highest in
National Football League history and the highest among retired
players; and
WHEREAS, He played his entire career with the Dallas
Cowboys and led the team to four appearances in the playoffs, and
he was named to the Pro Bowl four times; his many contributions to
the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex community include work with the
United Way, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; and
WHEREAS, Tony Romo has been an exceptional role model for
the young people of Texas, and it is truly fitting that he receive
special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Tony Romo on his outstanding
professional football career and his engagement in the community
and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Huffines
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 3, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate