Bill Text: TX HCR2 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Johnny Manziel of Texas A&M University on winning the 2012 Heisman Trophy.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 5-2)

Status: (Passed) 2013-02-21 - Signed by the Governor [HCR2 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HCR2-Introduced.html

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83R2854 JH-D
By: Hilderbran H.C.R. No. 2

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, A superb Lone Star athlete set a new standard of
excellence when Johnny Manziel of Texas A&M University was named
the winner of the 2012 Heisman Trophy, becoming the first freshman
ever to earn that prestigious award; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Manziel's recognition as the top college player
in the nation followed his exceptional debut season as the
quarterback of the Aggies; with his gutsy determination and
outstanding abilities as a playmaker, he earned the admiration of
everyone who witnessed his thrilling gridiron achievements, and he
soon became known by the nickname that sums up his no-nonsense
approach to the game: "Johnny Football"; and
WHEREAS, The son of Paul and Michelle Manziel, Johnathan Paul
Manziel was raised in Kerrville, where he was a standout
quarterback at Tivy High School; he gained national recognition as
a senior and was voted Player of the Year in a national coaches
poll; though some believed that he lacked the size to succeed in
college competition, he received a scholarship from Texas A&M
University and won the starting quarterback job before the start of
the 2012 season; and
WHEREAS, With his pinpoint throws and elusive running,
Mr. Manziel ignited the Aggie offense, and he was especially
effective at darting downfield for long gains, leaving defenders
scattered in his wake; his breakout performance came in his second
game, when he racked up six touchdowns to defeat Southern Methodist
University, and Texas A&M went on to tally a total of 217 points
while winning its next four contests; and
WHEREAS, One of the biggest highlights for this phenomenal
freshman came in the showdown with undefeated and No. 1-ranked
Alabama on November 10; playing with cool composure in the national
spotlight, he directed his team to 20 first-quarter points, and the
Aggies knocked off the Crimson Tide by a score of 29-24; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of the 2012 campaign, Mr. Manziel
rewrote the record books; he is the first freshman and only the
fifth person in NCAA history to compile 3,000 passing yards and
1,000 rushing yards in a season; in addition, he holds the
Southeastern Conference game and season records for most total
yardage, and he set new Texas A&M marks for total yards, rushing
yards by a quarterback, and passing yards in a single game; along
the way, he led his team to 10 triumphs in the regular season and an
appearance in the Cotton Bowl; and
WHEREAS, In becoming the second Aggie to win the Heisman
Trophy, Johnny Manziel has joined the most elite fraternity in
college football, and his accomplishment is a source of great pride
and excitement to his countless fans in the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate Johnny Manziel on winning the 2012 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. Manziel as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.