H.R. No. 29
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Former Texas Christian University offensive lineman
Victor Payne received well-deserved recognition with his induction
into the TCU Athletics Hall of Fame on September 23, 2021; and
WHEREAS, A native of Jasper, Mr. Payne was a four-year
letterman in football and powerlifting at Jasper High School; after
graduating in 1997, he played offensive guard for the Horned Frogs
for four years under head coaches Pat Sullivan, Dennis Franchione,
and Gary Patterson; with his superb blocking, he played an integral
role in helping future pro football hall of famer LaDainian
Tomlinson to become one of the nation's top collegiate running
backs; as a senior in 2001, Mr. Payne earned All-Conference USA
honors and was named the league's best blocker by Sporting News; and
WHEREAS, One of six members of the 53rd hall of fame class,
Mr. Payne currently resides in Keller, where he is vice president
of specialty asset management in the oil and gas division at Bank of
America; and
WHEREAS, Victor Payne's skill, dedication, and commitment to
excellence helped further Texas Christian University's legacy of
sports excellence, and he is indeed deserving of this prestigious
honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Victor Payne
on his induction into the TCU Athletics Hall of Fame as a member of
the Class of 2021 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. Payne as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
White
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 29 was adopted by the House on
September 30, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House