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By: Leach H.R. No. 575
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Texas native Kyler Murray was honored as the best
college football player in the nation when he was named the winner
of the 2018 Heisman Trophy in recognition of his accomplishments as
quarterback for the University of Oklahoma football team; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Murray starred on the gridiron at Allen High
School, where he led the Eagles to a 43-0 record and three state
championships and garnered National Player of the Year honors in
2014 from Gatorade, Parade, MaxPreps, and USA Today; he initially
attended Texas A&M University, following in the footsteps of his
father, Kevin Murray, who was a record-setting quarterback for the
Aggies, but following his freshman year, he transferred to
Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, After sitting out the 2016 season, per NCAA transfer
rules, and serving as the backup to Baker Mayfield the following
year, Mr. Murray took the reins of the Sooner offense as the
starting quarterback in 2018; the results were spectacular: he
guided his squad to a 12-2 record, a Big 12 championship, and an
appearance in the College Football Playoff semifinals; along the
way, he accounted for more than 50 touchdowns while compiling 4,361
passing yards and 1,001 rushing yards; in addition to winning the
Heisman, he also collected the Davey O'Brien Quarterback of the
Year Award and was named the Associated Press Player of the Year and
the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year; and
WHEREAS, A dual-sport athlete, Mr. Murray is also a skilled
outfielder for the Sooner baseball team and has already signed a
contract to play with the Oakland A's after being selected as the
ninth overall pick in the 2018 Major League Baseball Draft; and
WHEREAS, With his acceptance of the Heisman Trophy, Kyler
Murray has earned a place among the most accomplished athletes to
ever play college football, and his accomplishments have furthered
the Lone Star State's proud legacy of athletic achievement; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Kyler Murray on winning the 2018
Heisman Trophy 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. Murray as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.