SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 450
WHEREAS, The Texas Sports Hall of Fame is recognizing the
exceptional accomplishments of its 2019 inductees at a ceremony
on March 30 in Waco; and
WHEREAS, Since inducting its first member in 1951, the
Texas Sports Hall of Fame has honored the athletic careers of
more than 300 men and women; in 1993, the institution opened a
museum in Waco to chronicle the lives of these legendary
individuals and to preserve the history of sports in Texas for
present and future generations; and
WHEREAS, The hall of fame's Class of 2019 is made up of
seven exemplary athletes: the late professional tennis star
Maureen Connolly Brinker, former Texas A&M University and
National Football League placekicker Tony Franklin, former
Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson, pioneering
professional basketball player and coach Nancy Lieberman, former
University of Arkansas football player Loyd Phillips, former
University of Texas and Major League Baseball pitcher Greg
Swindell, and retired Dallas Cowboys All-Pro tight end Jason
Witten; and
WHEREAS, Through their outstanding skill and dedication,
these esteemed Texans have furthered the proud tradition of
athletic excellence in the Lone Star State, and they are indeed
deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby recognize the 2019 inductees of the Texas
Sports Hall of Fame and extend to them sincere best wishes for
the future.
Birdwell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 20, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate