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By:  Van Arsdale                                                H.C.R. No. 1  



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The University of Texas Longhorn football team 
engraved its name in the annals of college sports history on January 
4, 2006, with a breathtaking 41-38 victory over the University of 
Southern California in the Rose Bowl to claim the coveted 2005 
National Championship crown; and
	WHEREAS, The Longhorns closed the first half with a 16-10 
lead, but USC overtook the Horns in the second half and presented 
them with a formidable challenge when a fourth-quarter 22-yard Matt 
Leinart touchdown pass to Dwayne Jarrett gave the Trojans a 
12-point advantage; and
	WHEREAS, Responding with unyielding resolve, the Longhorn 
offense advanced the ball deep into USC territory, setting up a 
17-yard touchdown run by quarterback Vince Young that narrowed the 
gap; named the Rose Bowl's Most Valuable Player for the second 
consecutive year, Vince ran for 200 yards, passed for 267 yards, and 
tallied three rushing touchdowns and a two-point conversion; and
	WHEREAS, The game's thrilling climax came on fourth-and-five 
on the eight yard line, with only seconds remaining; Vince, unable 
to find an open receiver, slipped past a Trojan rush, found a lane, 
and raced to the right pylon for the game-winning touchdown; his 
amazing sprint handed The University of Texas its first national 
championship title since 1970 and sent exuberant Longhorn fans 
across the country into euphoric celebration; and
	WHEREAS, Contributing to this total team effort were Will 
Allen, Steven Andrade, Sam Areias, Coy Aune, Ryan Bailey, Justin 
Blalock, Rashad Bobino, Todd Bondy, Tarell Brown, Christopher 
Brown, Will Buchanan, Jeremy Campbell, Benjamin Campos, Brian 
Carter, Jaime Carvajal, Xang Chareunsab, Jamaal Charles, Quan 
Cosby, Tim Crowder, Scott Derry, Larry Dibbles, Cedric Dockery, 
Greg Dolan, Jermichael Finley, Michael Flath, Eric Foreman, Brandon 
Foster, Adair Fragoso, Mike Garcia, Tyrell Gatewood, Trevor 
Gerland, Cedric Griffin, Dallas Griffin, Marcus Griffin, Michael 
Griffin, Ahmard Hall, Eric Hall, Chris Hall, Clint Haney, Albert 
Hardy, Myron Hardy, Aaron Harris, William Harvey, Tony Hills, 
Antwaun Hobbs, Matthew Hofer, Steven Hogan, Michael Huff, Erick 
Jackson, Kaelen Jakes, Tully Janszen, Anthony Johnson, Braden 
Johnson, Greg Johnson, Nate Jones, Drew Kelson, Daniel Kendall, 
Robert Killebrew, Chad Kugler, Stephen Lane, Aaron Lewis, Matt 
Logan, Derek Lokey, Thomas Marshall, Marco Martin, Colt McCoy, Mark 
McCoy, Matthew McCoy, Richmond McGee, Mac McWhorter, Karim Meijer, 
Matt Melton, Henry Melton, Cory Michner, Dustin Miksch, Roy Miller, 
Ryan Moench, Justin Moore, Roddrick Muckelroy, Marcus Myers, Matt 
Nordgren, Ishie Oduegwu, Chris Ogbonnaya, Frank Okam, Brian Orakpo, 
Ryan Palmer, Jason Perez, Julian Peterman, Christoph Peters, Kyle 
Phillips, David Pino, Billy Pittman, Brad Poronsky, Kirby Portley, 
James Ray, Nic Redwine, Brian Robison, Aaron Ross, Nick Schroeder, 
Roberto Schuldes, Jonathan Scott, Lyle Sendlein, Jordan Shipley, 
Jaicus Solis, Cody Stavig, Kasey Studdard, Limas Sweed, Charlie 
Tanner, Ramonce Taylor, Michael Taylor, Clayton Tefteller, David 
Thomas, Luke Tiemann, Freddy Torres, Neale Tweedie, Adam Ulatoski, 
Peter Ullman, Brett Valdez, George Walker, William Winston, 
Rodrique Wright, Jerren Wright, Selvin Young, Terrance Young, Vince 
Young, and Gilbert Zepeda; and
	WHEREAS, Head coach Mack Brown, who has stated he never once 
doubted the outcome of the game, was ably assisted by a top-notch 
staff that includes Greg Davis, Gene Chizik, Duane Akina, Bruce 
Chambers, Oscar Giles, Bobby Kennedy, Mac McWhorter, Ken Rucker, 
Mike Tolleson, Cleve Bryant, Jeff Madden, George Wynn, Jeff Koonz, 
Derek Lewis, Ken Sheppard, Brian Davis, Mike Arias, Derrick Scott, 
Aaron Humphrey, Bruce Johnson, Lance Sewell, Donnie Maib, Larry 
Falk, and Mike Korth; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout the epic contest, the Longhorns 
demonstrated the determination and grit that exemplify the Texas 
spirit, and they are a source of tremendous pride to the entire Lone 
Star State; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
3rd Called Session, hereby honor The University of Texas Longhorn 
football team and Coach Mack Brown and his staff for winning the 
2005 National Championship title and extend to all those involved 
in this remarkable season heartfelt congratulations on a job well 
done; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the team, Coach Brown, and his staff as an expression 
of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.