H.R. No. 647
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Renowned Texas quarterback Vince Young is in the
midst of a promising professional career as a member of the
Tennessee Titans of the National Football League, and his return to
the Lone Star State during the 2009 off-season provides a welcome
opportunity to pay tribute to his exceptional achievements; and
WHEREAS, A Houston native, Mr. Young first gained widespread
attention while at James Madison High School; a commanding presence
as quarterback of the Marlins, he was named the Texas High School
Player of the Year in 2001 and was recruited by top college teams
throughout the nation; and
WHEREAS, Choosing to play college ball at The University of
Texas at Austin, Mr. Young took over at quarterback as a redshirt
freshman and went on to post a career record of 30 wins and just two
losses as the Longhorns' starter; equally dangerous as a passer and
a runner, he also proved himself an assured leader with an
undeniable will to win; his determination was made unmistakably
clear in the 2006 Rose Bowl, when he engineered an astounding
late-game comeback and scored the winning touchdown on a dramatic
eight-yard run with just 19 seconds on the clock to give UT the
national championship; and
WHEREAS, This phenomenal athlete was drafted in the first
round by the Tennessee Titans in 2006, and he wasted little time in
proving that he had what it takes to be a star in the NFL; he took
charge of the team in the fourth game of the season, and by the end
of the 2006 campaign, he had transformed a struggling squad into a
contender that just narrowly missed the playoffs; in recognition of
his inspired play, he was named the Associated Press NFL Offensive
Rookie of the Year; and
WHEREAS, In 2007, Mr. Young took up where he left off, helping
his team to post a record of ten wins and six losses and guiding them
to a spot in postseason play; he racked up impressive personal
statistics along the way, passing for more than 2,500 yards and
running for nearly 400; though he was slowed by an injury in 2008,
Mr. Young is looking forward to further NFL glory in the seasons
ahead, and he may rest assured that his successes will be heartily
celebrated by the many Texans who proudly support this great Lone
Star quarterback; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Vince Young for his outstanding play at
the college and professional levels and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Young as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Elkins
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 647 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House