TITLE: Recognizing the 2017 Texas Sports Hall of Fame inductees.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the 2017 Texas Sports Hall of Fame inductees.

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WHEREAS, The Texas Sports Hall of Fame recognized the exceptional accomplishments of its 2017 inductees at a ceremony on February 21 in Waco; and WHEREAS, Since inducting its first member in 1951, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame has honored the athletic careers of more than 300 men and women; in 1993, the institution opened a museum in Waco to chronicle the lives of these legendary individuals and to preserve the history of sports in Texas for present and future generations; and WHEREAS, The 2017 class of inductees are former Houston Cougars NCAA women's volleyball players Rita Buck-Crockett and the late Flo Hyman, former Texas A&M and Los Angeles Rams defensive back Dave Elmendorf, Texas A&M University track and field coach Pat Henry, 2008 Olympic all-around gymnastics champion Nastia Liukin, former University of Texas track and football star Eric Metcalf, Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, and former Dallas Cowboys All-Pro safety Darren Woodson; and WHEREAS, Through their outstanding skill and dedication, these esteemed Texans have furthered the proud tradition of athletic excellence in the Lone Star State, and they are indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby recognize the 2017 Texas Sports Hall of Fame inductees. Raymond Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1492 was adopted by the House on May 4, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House