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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to |
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recognize Luke Joeckel of Texas A&M University, who has been named |
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the recipient of the 2012 Outland Trophy; and |
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WHEREAS, This coveted honor is awarded each year to the |
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nation's top interior lineman by the Football Writers Association |
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of America; and |
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WHEREAS, A junior offensive tackle and three-year starter, |
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Mr. Joeckel was the mainstay of an Aggie offensive line that had a |
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profound impact on the team's success in its inaugural season in the |
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Southeastern Conference; and |
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WHEREAS, The Aggies finished third in the nation in total |
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offense, with 552.3 yards per game, and in scoring offense, with |
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44.8 points per game; the line played a vital role in the |
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extraordinary success of Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Johnny |
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Manziel; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Joeckel is a first-team All-American and is |
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respected and admired by his teammates, his coaches, and his |
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opponents; he is truly deserving of recognition for his hard work, |
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his dedication, and his exceptional skill; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Luke Joeckel on his receipt of the |
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2012 Outland Trophy and commend him on his extraordinary |
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achievements at Texas A&M University; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Joeckel as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |