TITLE: Congratulating Dennis Allen on his induction into the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Sports Hall of Fame.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Dennis Allen on his induction into the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Sports Hall of Fame.

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WHEREAS, Dennis Allen was inducted into the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Sports Hall of Fame on February 16, 2013, in recognition of his notable contributions to local athletics; and WHEREAS, Since 1995, the H-E-B Sports Hall of Fame has paid tribute to individuals and teams who have made a positive impact in the community through sports-related endeavors; the hall was created to acknowledge successful teams and athletes as well as officials, administrators, trainers, medical practitioners, media figures, and others who have distinguished themselves with their achievements; and WHEREAS, Dennis Allen's remarkable athletic skills first received widespread attention during his years at L. D. Bell High School; he lettered in basketball and baseball and was especially impressive in football, where his exceptional play as a safety garnered all-district, all-area, and all-state honors and earned him the 5A State Defensive Player of the Year award in 1990; he went on to attend Texas A&M University on a football scholarship, becoming a vital member of the Aggies' defense; and WHEREAS, After earning his bachelor's degree, Mr. Allen joined the Texas A&M coaching staff as a graduate assistant and then served as an assistant coach at the University of Tulsa; he stepped up to the National Football League coaching ranks in 2002 as a defensive assistant with the Atlanta Falcons; four years later, he moved to the New Orleans Saints, and his outstanding work overseeing the defensive secondary contributed to the team's successful quest to become Super Bowl champions during the 2009-2010 season; following a year spent as defensive coordinator with the Denver Broncos in 2011, he was hired as the head coach of the Oakland Raiders and is presently the youngest person guiding a team in the NFL; and WHEREAS, The many accomplishments realized by Dennis Allen have helped advance the proud tradition of athletic excellence in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford school system and beyond, and he is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dennis Allen on his induction into the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Sports Hall of Fame 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. Allen as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Stickland Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 997 was adopted by the House on March 27, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House