SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 679
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Johnny Manziel of Texas A&M University, who has been
named the winner of the 2012 Heisman Trophy; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious honor is given annually to the
most outstanding player in college football, and Johnny is the
first freshman to win the award; he is the second Aggie to receive
the trophy, joining John David Crow, who won it in 1957; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of the season, Johnny Manziel
thrilled crowds with his skills as both a runner and a passer;
known as Johnny Football, he set a Southeastern Conference record
with 4,600 yards of total offense, with 3,419 yards passing and
1,181 yards rushing; he is the first freshman and only the fifth
player in college football history to pass for more than 3,000
yards and rush for more than 1,000 yards in a single season; and
WHEREAS, He passed for 24 touchdowns and rushed for 19 more
while leading the Aggies to a 10-2 record that included a 29-24
upset of the undefeated and then top-ranked University of
Alabama; he has received numerous other awards over the course of
the season, including the Davey O'Brien Award, given each year to
the nation's top quarterback; and
WHEREAS, Johnny has brought great honor to himself, his
family, and his university, and it is truly fitting that he be
recognized for his many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend Johnny Manziel on his many
outstanding achievements and extend congratulations to him on
winning the 2012 Heisman Trophy; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Fraser
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 16, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate