SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 625

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Colt McCoy for his many achievements in the classroom and on the football field; and

WHEREAS, Fifth-year senior quarterback of The University of Texas Longhorns football team, Colt McCoy has set a high standard of excellence in his life and his athletic career; he was born into a family with a strong athletic legacy; his father, Brad, played safety for the Abilene Christian University football team, and his mother, Debra, was a shooting guard in basketball; and

WHEREAS, Coached by his father in high school, Colt set numerous records on the football field while excelling in the classroom as well; he graduated as the leading passer in Texas Class 2A history, and he was a three-year member of the National Honor Society; and

WHEREAS, As quarterback of the Longhorns, Colt has set the standard for success; he holds the all-time record for victories by a Longhorn quarterback with 32 and is the school's leader in pass attempts and completions, touchdown passes, passing yards, and completion percentage; he also holds the National Collegiate Athletic Association single-season record for completion percentage; and

WHEREAS, Colt is active in community affairs; his volunteer work has included regularly visiting patients at the Austin Children's Hospital, tutoring underprivileged children, visiting nursing homes, and participating in many other charitable activities; he is truly deserving of recognition for the example he sets for others; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend Colt McCoy for his many contributions to his team and community; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Shapiro, Carona, Ellis,

Eltife, Fraser, Seliger,

Shapleigh, Van de Putte,

Zaffirini

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Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 15, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate