TITLE: Congratulating the Arlington Renegades XFL football team on its inaugural season.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Arlington Renegades XFL football team on its inaugural season.

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WHEREAS, Members of the Arlington Renegades XFL football team are visiting the State Capitol on April 18, 2023, providing a fitting opportunity to honor the team as it makes history with its inaugural season; and WHEREAS, The first professional sports franchise to have "Arlington" in its name, the Renegades are one of eight teams playing in the XFL, which returned to action in 2023 after ceasing operation at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic; the team, which was previously known as the Dallas Renegades, plays its home games at Choctaw Stadium; and WHEREAS, The Renegades opened their debut season at home on February 18; demonstrating remarkable skill and determination, the team captured a 22-20 victory over the Las Vegas Vipers, thrilling a crowd of more than 12,000 fans; the Renegade players are ably guided by celebrated head coach Bob Stoops and the members of his staff; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to giving back, the organization is already serving as a positive force in the community; on the occasion of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service, Renegade players volunteered at Mission Arlington and Coach Stoops helped deliver meals to local families in need; other events have included a cookie distribution event in conjunction with the Girl Scouts of Texas and Oklahoma and visits to the Scottish Rite for Children hospital in addition to several opportunities for fans to meet and interact with players; and WHEREAS, The arrival of XFL football in Arlington marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the city, and it is a pleasure to join all those associated with the Renegades in commemorating the team's first year in its new hometown; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Arlington Renegades XFL football team on its inaugural season and extend to the players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Renegades as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Tinderholt Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1131 was adopted by the House on April 18, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House