Council Members' Biographies

Emmitt Smith

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.

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