SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 7

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Luke Joeckel of Texas A&M University, who has been named the recipient of the 2012 Outland Trophy; and

WHEREAS, This coveted honor is awarded each year to the nation's top interior lineman by the Football Writers Association of America; and

WHEREAS, A junior offensive tackle and three-year starter, Luke was the mainstay of an Aggie offensive line that had a profound impact on the team's success in its inaugural season in the Southeastern Conference; and

WHEREAS, The Aggies finished third in the nation in total offense, with 552.3 yards per game, and in scoring offense, with 44.8 points per game; the line played a vital role in the extraordinary success of Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Johnny Manziel; and

WHEREAS, Luke is a first-team All-American and is respected and admired by his teammates, his coaches, and his opponents; he is truly deserving of recognition for his hard work, his dedication, and his exceptional skill; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend Luke Joeckel on his extraordinary achievements at Texas A&M University and extend congratulations to him on winning the 2012 Outland Trophy; and, be it further

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

Schwertner

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 6, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate