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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 6
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Johnny Manziel of Texas A&M University, who has been |
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named the winner of the 2012 Heisman Trophy; and |
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WHEREAS, This prestigious honor is given annually to the |
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most outstanding player in college football, and Johnny is the |
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first freshman to win the award; he is the second Aggie to receive |
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the trophy, joining John David Crow, who won it in 1957; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of the season, Johnny Manziel |
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thrilled crowds with his skills as both a runner and a passer; |
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known as Johnny Football, he set a Southeastern Conference record |
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with 4,600 yards of total offense, with 3,419 yards passing and |
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1,181 yards rushing; he is the first freshman and only the fifth |
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player in college football history to pass for more than 3,000 |
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yards and rush for more than 1,000 yards in a single season; and |
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WHEREAS, He passed for 24 touchdowns and rushed for 19 more |
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while leading the Aggies to a 10-2 record that included a 29-24 |
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upset of the undefeated and then top-ranked University of |
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Alabama; he has received numerous other awards over the course of |
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the season, including the Davey O'Brien Award, given each year to |
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the nation's top quarterback; and |
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WHEREAS, Johnny has brought great honor to himself, his |
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family, and his university, and it is truly fitting that he be |
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recognized for his many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, hereby commend Johnny Manziel on his many |
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outstanding achievements and extend congratulations to him on |
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winning the 2012 Heisman Trophy; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Schwertner |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 6, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |