89R13703 JRI-D
By: Hernandez H.R. No. 228
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Houston native Jalen Hurts took his team to the
pinnacle of professional football success when he guided the
Philadelphia Eagles to victory in the 2025 Super Bowl; and
WHEREAS, Closing out an unforgettable season in which the
team compiled 14 regular season and 3 NFC playoff wins, the Eagles
took the field on February 9 for a Super Bowl showdown with the
two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs in a rematch of the
2023 title game; on the Eagles' second possession, Mr. Hurts
completed a 28-yard pass down the sideline to advance to the 1-yard
line, and he punched the ball in on the following play to give
Philadelphia an early 7-0 lead; and
WHEREAS, That was the beginning of a dazzling demonstration
of offensive firepower as the Eagles took charge of the game;
highlights included Mr. Hurts's touchdown pass to A. J. Brown in
the second quarter and a thrilling 46-yard toss to DeVonta Smith in
the third quarter that effectively put the game out of reach; when
the final seconds ticked off the clock, the Philly faithful
celebrated a 40-22 triumph, and Mr. Hurts was named Most Valuable
Player for his outstanding performance; in addition to passing for
221 yards and two scores, he set a Super Bowl record for
quarterbacks with 72 yards rushing, and his 77.3 percent completion
percentage ranks fourth all-time in the championship finale; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hurts first gained acclaim at Channelview High
School, where he was coached by his father, Averion Hurts; he
emerged as one of the most sought-after quarterback recruits in the
nation and began his collegiate career at The University of
Alabama, earning Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Year,
All-SEC, and All-American honors and helping the team claim the
2017 national championship; he transferred to the University of
Oklahoma for his senior year in 2019 and became a Heisman Trophy
finalist after guiding the Sooners to the Big 12 title and an
appearance in the College Football Playoffs; and
WHEREAS, Philadelphia selected Mr. Hurts in the second round
of the 2020 NFL Draft; three years later, he led the Eagles to the
2023 Super Bowl, where he ran for three touchdowns and threw for
another in a narrow loss to the Chiefs; over the course of five
professional seasons, he has been chosen to the Pro Bowl twice,
passed for 14,667 yards and 85 touchdowns, and rushed for 3,133
yards and 55 touchdowns; and
WHEREAS, With his exceptional showing on football's biggest
stage, Jalen Hurts has earned a special place among the gridiron
stars who have hailed from the Lone Star State, and he may take
justifiable pride in a job well done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jalen Hurts on leading the
Philadelphia Eagles to the 2025 Super Bowl championship and extend
to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Hurts as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.