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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Malcom Brown was selected in the first round of the |
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2015 National Football League Draft, an achievement that reflects |
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the outstanding talent and enormous potential of this admired Texas |
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athlete; and |
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WHEREAS, Chosen by the defending Super Bowl champion New |
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England Patriots with the 32nd overall pick of the draft, Mr. Brown |
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will now embark on a professional career after proving himself one |
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of the nation's top defensive linemen at the high school and college |
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levels; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Brown played for the Cubs football team at |
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Brenham High School, where he excelled as a defensive tackle; named |
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a five-star recruit by a number of national recruiting services, he |
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was sought after by top college programs throughout the country |
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before choosing to attend The University of Texas at Austin; and |
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WHEREAS, Making an immediate contribution for the Longhorns, |
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he saw action in all 13 games during his freshman year; he became a |
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starting defensive tackle as a sophomore, and the following year he |
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compiled 70 tackles and 6.5 sacks while leading the team in tackles |
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for loss; Mr. Brown's exceptional play in 2014 made him a finalist |
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for the Bronco Nagurski Trophy as well as the Outland Trophy, and he |
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was named a first team All-American and first team All-Big 12 player |
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by the Associated Press; and |
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WHEREAS, This gifted athlete opted to forgo his senior season |
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to begin his pro career, and he will take the field for the Patriots |
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during the 2015 season; when he does, he will carry with him the |
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support of his many fans in Texas as he continues to further the |
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state's reputation for producing elite sports competitors; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Malcom Brown on his selection in |
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the first round of the 2015 National Football League Draft and |
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extend to him sincere best wishes for great success in his |
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professional career; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Brown as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Schubert |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2984 was adopted by the House on May |
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30, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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