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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 16
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Jeremiah Briscoe, who has been named the recipient of |
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the 2016 Walter Payton Award; and |
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WHEREAS, This prestigious award is presented annually to |
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honor the best offensive player in the National Collegiate |
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Athletic Association's Football Championship Subdivision; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Briscoe is the quarterback for the Sam |
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Houston State University Bearkats; he set a Football |
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Championship Subdivision single-season record with 57 touchdown |
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passes in 2016, eclipsing a mark that had stood for more than 30 |
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years; he also completed 62.6 percent of his passes and amassed |
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4,602 passing yards during the 2016 football season; and |
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WHEREAS, Jeremiah Briscoe played a vital role in the |
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Bearkats' undefeated regular-season campaign, and he is truly |
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deserving of special recognition for his hard work and commitment |
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to excellence; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Jeremiah Briscoe on his outstanding |
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achievements and extend congratulations to him on being named the |
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recipient of the 2016 Walter Payton Award; 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 esteem 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 January 18, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |