The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation to honor Pat Tillman, the former NFL defensive end who made the extraordinary decision to leave professional football and serve his country in the military. Tillman, a South San Jose native, tragically lost his life during combat operations in Afghanistan in 2004. The bill designates a Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in San Jose to bear his name, recognizing his remarkable sacrifice and commitment to both athletic excellence and military service.

Summary auto-generated by AI from the original publisher's content. Editorial standards.