H.R. No. 1131
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Arlington Renegades XFL football team
are visiting the State Capitol on April 18, 2023, providing a
fitting opportunity to honor the team as it makes history with its
inaugural season; and
WHEREAS, The first professional sports franchise to have
"Arlington" in its name, the Renegades are one of eight teams
playing in the XFL, which returned to action in 2023 after ceasing
operation at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic; the team,
which was previously known as the Dallas Renegades, plays its home
games at Choctaw Stadium; and
WHEREAS, The Renegades opened their debut season at home on
February 18; demonstrating remarkable skill and determination, the
team captured a 22-20 victory over the Las Vegas Vipers, thrilling a
crowd of more than 12,000 fans; the Renegade players are ably guided
by celebrated head coach Bob Stoops and the members of his staff;
and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to giving back, the organization is
already serving as a positive force in the community; on the
occasion of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service,
Renegade players volunteered at Mission Arlington and Coach Stoops
helped deliver meals to local families in need; other events have
included a cookie distribution event in conjunction with the Girl
Scouts of Texas and Oklahoma and visits to the Scottish Rite for
Children hospital in addition to several opportunities for fans to
meet and interact with players; and
WHEREAS, The arrival of XFL football in Arlington marks the
beginning of an exciting new chapter for the city, and it is a
pleasure to join all those associated with the Renegades in
commemorating the team's first year in its new hometown; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Arlington Renegades XFL
football team on its inaugural season and extend to the players,
coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Renegades as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Tinderholt
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1131 was adopted by the House on April
18, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House