SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 625
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Colt McCoy for his many achievements in the classroom
and on the football field; and
WHEREAS, Fifth-year senior quarterback of The University
of Texas Longhorns football team, Colt McCoy has set a high
standard of excellence in his life and his athletic career; he
was born into a family with a strong athletic legacy; his father,
Brad, played safety for the Abilene Christian University
football team, and his mother, Debra, was a shooting guard in
basketball; and
WHEREAS, Coached by his father in high school, Colt set
numerous records on the football field while excelling in the
classroom as well; he graduated as the leading passer in Texas
Class 2A history, and he was a three-year member of the National
Honor Society; and
WHEREAS, As quarterback of the Longhorns, Colt has set the
standard for success; he holds the all-time record for victories
by a Longhorn quarterback with 32 and is the school's leader in
pass attempts and completions, touchdown passes, passing yards,
and completion percentage; he also holds the National Collegiate
Athletic Association single-season record for completion
percentage; and
WHEREAS, Colt is active in community affairs; his
volunteer work has included regularly visiting patients at the
Austin Children's Hospital, tutoring underprivileged children,
visiting nursing homes, and participating in many other
charitable activities; he is truly deserving of recognition for
the example he sets for others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Colt McCoy for his many
contributions to his team and community; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Shapiro, Carona, Ellis,
Eltife, Fraser, Seliger,
Shapleigh, Van de Putte,
Zaffirini
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 15, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate