SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 809
WHEREAS, Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray brought great
pride to his native Lone Star State when he was selected by the
Arizona Cardinals as the number one overall pick in the 2019
National Football League Draft; and
WHEREAS, When his name was called by the Cardinals on April
25, Kyler Murray became the first player to be chosen in the
first round of both the NFL and the Major League Baseball Drafts,
having been selected the previous year by the Oakland Athletics;
he announced in February 2019 his decision to pursue a
professional football career; and
WHEREAS, One of the most accomplished players in the
history of Texas high school football, Kyler Murray directed the
Allen Eagles to three consecutive state titles and won all 43 of
his starts at quarterback; tabbed the 2014 Player of the Year by
Dave Campbell's Texas Football magazine, he also collected
numerous national player of the year awards; and
WHEREAS, Initially a member of the Texas A&M University
football team, Kyler Murray transferred to the University of
Oklahoma and became the Sooners' starting quarterback in 2018;
his superior abilities as a passer and a runner ignited the
Oklahoma offense, and he led the team to the Big 12 Conference
crown and an appearance in the College Football Playoff
semifinals; in addition to claiming the prestigious Heisman
Trophy, he was named the Associated Press Player of the Year and
the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and garnered first-team
All-American honors and the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback
Award; and
WHEREAS, Kyler Murray's accomplishments on the gridiron
have furthered Texas' proud legacy of athletic achievement, and
this elite quarterback is poised for an exceptional career in
professional football; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Kyler Murray on his selection
as the number one overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft 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 Senate.
Paxton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 22, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate