|
Emmitt
Smith
of Irving, Texas – Mr. Smith is currently an NFL Running Back for
the Arizona Cardinals. Formerly, while with the Dallas Cowboys,
Mr. Smith led the team to three Super Bowl titles (1993, 1994 and
1996), and earned regular season and Super Bowl (XXVIII) MVP honors
in 1993. He is a four-time NFL rushing leader (1991–1993 and 1995)
and is number two on the NFL's all-time rushing list – within 540
yards of claiming the record currently held by Walter Payton.
Mr. Smith's primary focus off the field is working with and aiding
youth and children. The Open Doors Foundation, which he helped
to create, supports other organizations and faith-based programs
that provide educational, motivational, financial and leadership
empowerment services to today's young people. Mr. Smith was
the Cowboys' United Way spokesman for 1994 and 1995, and is the
founder of Emmitt Smith Charities whose mission is to provide educational
scholarships to under-served youth in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Smith is very active in the Make A Wish Foundation and also
works with several other charitable organizations. A graduate
of the University of Florida, Mr. Smith received his Bachelor's
degree in Public Recreation in 1996.
Back
to Council Members |