88R14809 CW-D
By: Buckley H.R. No. 342
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A highly respected figure in professional football
and beyond, Tony Dungy has excelled as a coach, an analyst, a
bestselling author, and a civic leader who is dedicated to the
community at large; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dungy's exceptional career in the National
Football League spanned more than three decades as a player and
coach; he was renowned for transforming the franchises he coached
into contenders, and he had the distinction of taking teams to the
playoffs in 10 consecutive seasons; the highlight of his tenure
came in 2007, at the helm of the Indianapolis Colts, when he became
the first African American head coach to win the Super Bowl; he
retired following the 2008 season and was inducted into the Pro
Football Hall of Fame in 2016; and
WHEREAS, During his time as a player, Mr. Dungy was a
record-setting quarterback at the University of Minnesota and then
played for three years in the NFL, earning a Super Bowl championship
ring in 1979 as a defensive back with the Pittsburgh Steelers; in
1980, he launched his coaching career as an assistant for his
college alma mater, and he went on to serve as a member of the
coaching staffs for Pittsburgh, Kansas City, and Minnesota; as a
head coach, he led Tampa Bay for six seasons before being hired by
Indianapolis; and
WHEREAS, Today, Mr. Dungy serves as a studio analyst for
Football Night in America on NBC and is the author of such books as
Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a
Winning Life and Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance;
moreover, he has contributed his time and talents to countless
worthy organizations and serves as national spokesman for All Pro
Dad, the fatherhood program of Family First; and
WHEREAS, Through his hard work, leadership, and commitment to
helping others, Tony Dungy has set an inspiring example for his
fellow citizens, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor him for his
outstanding efforts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Tony Dungy for his professional
accomplishments and civic engagement 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 Coach Dungy as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.