Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

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1	1	H.R. No. 555
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4	4	R E S O L U T I O N
5	5	WHEREAS, Texas native and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback
6	6	Jalen Hurts has proven himself an exceptional leader and role model
7	7	over the course of his young but already impressive football
8	8	career; and
9	9	WHEREAS, During the 2022-2023 season, in just his third year
10	10	in the National Football League, Mr. Hurts led the Eagles on a
11	11	successful quest to reach Super Bowl LVII; there, he turned in an
12	12	exceptional performance on the largest stage in professional
13	13	sports, running for three touchdowns and throwing for another in a
14	14	dramatic showdown that wasn't decided until the game's final
15	15	seconds; and
16	16	WHEREAS, Born in Houston, Mr. Hurts played for Channelview
17	17	High School, where he was coached by his father, Averion Hurts; he
18	18	emerged as one of the most sought-after quarterback recruits in the
19	19	nation and began his collegiate career at the University of
20	20	Alabama, earning Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Year,
21	21	All-SEC, and All-American honors and helping the team claim the
22	22	2017 national championship; he transferred to the University of
23	23	Oklahoma for his senior year in 2019 and became a Heisman Trophy
24	24	finalist after guiding the Sooners to the Big 12 title and an
25	25	appearance in the College Football Playoffs; and
26	26	WHEREAS, Selected by Philadelphia in the 2020 NFL Draft,
27	27	Mr. Hurts became the full-time starter in 2021, and his
28	28	contributions were key as the Eagles advanced to the playoffs that
29	29	year; he owns the franchise record for most rushing yards in a game
30	30	by a quarterback, and he became the first signal-caller in NFL
31	31	history to post 10-plus rushing touchdowns in back-to-back years;
32	32	and
33	33	WHEREAS, Since arriving in the NFL, Mr. Hurts has
34	34	demonstrated a commitment to advancing equality and giving back to
35	35	the community; represented by an all-female management team, he has
36	36	used his platform as a star athlete to focus attention on the
37	37	contributions of women in sports and in other areas of endeavor, and
38	38	he has taken part in the league's My Cause, My Cleats initiative to
39	39	support the Women's Sports Foundation; moreover, in 2022, he
40	40	organized the Breed of 1 youth football camp for Philadelphia-area
41	41	boys and girls; he is also a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
42	42	Inc., which supports a range of beneficial social initiatives,
43	43	including efforts to expand voter registration and to provide
44	44	financial assistance to students and to historically Black colleges
45	45	and universities; and
46	46	WHEREAS, Through his hard work, integrity, and dedication to
47	47	helping others, Jalen Hurts has set an inspiring example for his
48	48	fellow citizens, and his myriad achievements on and off the field
49	49	will continue to inspire football fans for many years to come; now,
50	50	therefore, be it
51	51	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
52	52	Legislature hereby honor Jalen Hurts for his outstanding
53	53	professional football career and his extensive civic engagement and
54	54	extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
55	55	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
56	56	prepared for Mr. Hurts as an expression of high regard by the Texas
57	57	House of Representatives.
58	58	J. Johnson of Harris
59	59	______________________________
60	60	Speaker of the House
61	61	I certify that H.R. No. 555 was adopted by the House on April
62	62	20, 2023, by a non-record vote.
63	63	______________________________
64	64	Chief Clerk of the House