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Houston Texans To Induct Janice S. McNair Into Ring Of Honor

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HOUSTON – The Houston Texans announced today that Co-Founder and Senior Chair Janice S. McNair will be the fourth member inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor. The induction ceremony will take place during halftime of the Texans' Week 9 matchup against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 2.

"My parents brought football back to Houston more than 20 years ago and ever since, my mom has given so much to our city and our organization," Houston Texans Chair and CEO Cal McNair said. "There is no one more deserving of being the next member of this illustrious group than mom. She continues to be our team's biggest fan, and I know how proud dad would be to see her name join his in the rafters of NRG Stadium. I can't wait to celebrate her induction into the Ring of Honor this season."

Janice McNair will join her late husband Robert C. McNair, Andre Johnson and J.J. Watt in the Ring of Honor. Johnson was inducted as the inaugural member in 2017. McNair, the former Texans Co-Founder and Senior Chairman, was inducted in 2019 and Watt became the third member in 2023.

"I'm thrilled to join Bob, Andre and J.J. in the Ring of Honor," Janice S. McNair said. "It means so much to me to be inducted alongside three of my favorite Texans. I have cherished every gameday since 2002 and I'm so proud of our team. It will be such a blessing to celebrate this special occasion with our amazing fans in November. Go Texans!"

Since moving to Houston in 1960, Janice McNair and her husband Bob raised four children and embarked on a lifelong career of giving back to the community. The McNairs have been generous philanthropists, making education and medical research the cornerstones of their charitable giving. To date, Bob and Janice have contributed more than a half billion dollars to charity. Contributions are made through The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation, the Houston Texans Foundation and The Robert and Janice McNair Educational Foundation in Forest City, N.C. Janice currently serves as a director of each foundation.

The Houston Texans Foundation was created in 2002 at the inception of the franchise. It was born out of Janice and Bob's strong desire to do great things for Houston, especially Houston's youth. Since the Texans Foundation's inception in 2002, more than $50 million has been raised to inspire hope in H-Town. The Texans Foundation leverages the power of football to strengthen our community, support youth development and break down barriers to fundamental resources.

Janice McNair has four children, sixteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Janice grew up in Orangeburg, S.C., was active in sports, choir and student government, president of the South Carolina Association of Student Councils and governor of the South Carolina Girls' State. She graduated from Columbia College in Columbia, S.C. with a degree in education and later received an honorary doctorate from Columbia College. Janice is a breast cancer survivor.

For more information about the Ring of Honor and game tickets, visit www.HoustonTexans.com.

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