HR16 - Congratulating Steve McMichael on his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2024.

      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