Texas HR 16: Honoring the members of The Texas Trio for their contributions to Texas music and culture.

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89(R) HR 16 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

  

  

  
 H.R. No. 16

  

  

   

 R E S O L U T I O N

   

        WHEREAS, Former Chicago Bears standout Steve McMichael, who 

  

 starred collegiately at The University of Texas at Austin, has been 

  

 selected for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a 

  

 member of the Class of 2024; and

  

        WHEREAS, First gaining acclaim at Freer High School, Steve 

  

 McMichael lettered in six sports and excelled on the gridiron as an 

  

 All-State defensive end, kicker, and tight end; over the course of 

  

 his four years at UT, he filled in as a replacement kicker during 

  

 the Longhorns' undefeated regular season of 1977, and he was a 

  

 two-time All-Southwest Conference defensive tackle, a consensus 

  

 All-American, and a team captain; he was later chosen as a member of 

  

 the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame, the UT Athletics Hall 

  

 of Honor, and the College Football Hall of Fame; and

  

        WHEREAS, Mr. McMichael was selected by the New England 

  

 Patriots in the third round of the 1980 NFL Draft; after seeing 

  

 action in six contests as a rookie, he signed with Chicago, and he 

  

 became a vital member of the vaunted Bears' defenses of the 1980s; 

  

 affectionately nicknamed "Mongo," he was an intimidating force at 

  

 his tackle position and a fan favorite, helping the team claim six 

  

 division titles, three trips to the NFC Championship Game, and 

  

 victory in the 1986 Super Bowl; demonstrating great resilience, he 

  

 competed in a franchise-record 191 consecutive games; he was a 

  

 two-time Pro Bowl pick and a First-Team All-Pro selection in 1985, 

  

 1986, and 1987, and his 92.5 sacks rank second in Bears history; in 

  

 1995, he retired after a final season in Green Bay; and

  

        WHEREAS, Following his 15-year NFL career, Mr. McMichael 

  

 joined World Championship Wrestling and fought with the elite group 

  

 known as the Four Horsemen; active in the Chicago community, he has 

  

 given generously of his time and talents to help raise millions of 

  

 dollars for charitable organizations; and

  

        WHEREAS, With his charismatic playing style and dedication to 

  

 excellence, Steve McMichael inspired generations of football fans 

  

 across the Lone Star State and beyond, and he is indeed deserving of 

  

 this prestigious accolade; now, therefore, be it

  

        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas 

  

 Legislature hereby congratulate Steve McMichael on his induction 

  

 into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2024 

  

 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. McMichael as an expression of high regard by the 

   

 Texas House of Representatives.

  

   

 Raymond

   

   

 ______________________________

   

 Speaker of the House     

  

   

        I certify that H.R. No. 16 was adopted by the House on 

   

 February 5, 2025, by a non-record vote.

   

   

 ______________________________

   

 Chief Clerk of the House