H.R. No. 286
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Texas native Patrick Mahomes has received a
multitude of accolades in recognition of his extraordinary
performance as quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2018; and
WHEREAS, Following his selection as the NFL Most Valuable
Player and Offensive Player of the Year by the Pro Football Writers
of America, Mr. Mahomes collected three more prestigious awards at
the NFL Honors show, where he was named the Associated Press NFL MVP
and Offensive Player of the Year as well as the FedEx Air Player of
the Year; in only his second NFL season and his first as the Chiefs'
starting quarterback, Mr. Mahomes threw for 50 touchdowns and 5,097
yards, both single-season franchise records, as he led his team to
the AFC West title and all the way to the conference championship
game; and
WHEREAS, Born in Tyler, Mr. Mahomes first gained widespread
acclaim at Whitehouse High School, garnering recognition as the
2013 Texas Associated Press Sports Editors High School Football
Player of the Year and the 4A Offensive Player of the Year; his
stellar play continued at Texas Tech University, where he led the
nation in passing during his final season; he ended his collegiate
career ranked third in all-time passing yards and touchdown passes
for the Red Raiders; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mahomes was selected by Kansas City with the
10th overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft and made his professional
debut in the Chiefs' regular-season finale that year; handed the
full-time starting reins for his second season, he guided Kansas
City to its first playoff win at home since 1994, becoming the first
former Big 12 Conference quarterback to start and win a postseason
NFL contest; though the Chiefs' season ended one game short of the
Super Bowl, the team's future is bright under the leadership of
Mr. Mahomes, a fierce competitor with a rocket-like arm and
pinpoint passing accuracy; and
WHEREAS, Patrick Mahomes has already distinguished himself
as one of the top young quarterbacks in professional football, and
he may indeed take justifiable pride in his accomplishments as he
looks forward to further success in the years ahead; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Patrick Mahomes on his
award-winning 2018 season as quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs
and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Mahomes as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Burrows
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 286 was adopted by the House on March
13, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House