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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Quarterback Tony Romo is retiring from the Dallas |
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Cowboys in 2017, drawing to a close a memorable career in |
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professional football that has spanned 14 years; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of San Diego, California, Tony Romo |
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graduated from Burlington High School in Wisconsin before going on |
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to play football at Eastern Illinois University; in 2003, he signed |
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with the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent, and three years later, he |
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was named the team's starting quarterback; and |
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WHEREAS, During his impressive tenure with the Cowboys, |
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Mr. Romo led the team to the playoffs on four occasions and amassed |
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an overall starting record of 78 wins and only 49 losses; the |
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four-time Pro Bowl selection further distinguished himself by |
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setting franchise records with 34,183 career passing yards and 248 |
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career touchdowns, and his career passer rating of 97.1 ranks |
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fourth best in the National Football League; and |
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WHEREAS, One of the most accomplished players in Dallas |
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Cowboys history, Tony Romo has inspired countless football fans |
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with his athleticism, endurance, and commitment to excellence, and |
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it is indeed a pleasure to recognize him for his many contributions |
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to the sport; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Tony Romo for his outstanding career with |
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the Dallas Cowboys and extend to him sincere best wishes as he |
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embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Romo as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |