S.Res. 617Senate112th Congress (2011-2013)Passed Congress

A resolution congratulating the recipient of the 2012 Heisman Memorial Trophy.

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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8320)

December 20, 2012

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Introduced in Senate

December 13, 2012

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8043-8044)

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December 13, 2012

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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8320)

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December 20, 2012

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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8320)

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December 20, 2012

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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8320)

December 20, 2012

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Sen. Kay Bailey HutchisonR-TX · Dec 13, 2012

Mr. President, today, Texas A&M University students, faculty, alumni, and fans--known as the 12th Man--are filled with pride and joy over the first Aggie to win the Heisman Trophy since John David…

Mr. President, today, Texas A&M University students, faculty, alumni, and fans--known as the 12th Man--are filled with pride and joy over the first Aggie to win the Heisman Trophy since John David Crow's Heisman-season in 1957. Johnny Manziel was named the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner for his incredible accomplishments on the gridiron. Texas A&M finished this season ranked No. 9 nationally with a record of 10 wins and 2 losses including an impressive victory in Tuscaloosa, Alabama over the previously ranked No. 1 University of Alabama, Crimson Tide.

At a young age, Johnny Manziel's parents, Paul and Michelle Manziel instilled a discipline to succeed. Their parenting laid the groundwork for his competitiveness and strong work ethic. Raised in Tyler, Texas, and a graduate of Tivy High School in Kerrville, Texas, Johnny was a high school star athlete never willing to back down because of his size or age.

Johnny's time at Texas A&M may not be extensive but his freshman year statistics and accomplishments are not short of anything but extraordinary. Johnny is the first freshman in National Collegiate Athletic Association, NCAA, history to ever win the prestigious Heisman Trophy. Johnny also became the first freshman and only the fifth player ever, in NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision, FBS, history to achieve 3,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards in a season. Incredibly, Johnny became the first player in the FBS to pass for 300 yards and rush for 100 yards in the same game three times in his career. He also earned the Davey O'Brien Award, presented annually to the best NCAA quarterback.

On Saturday, December 8, 2012, Johnny Manziel was recognized as the greatest college football player of the year. The Heisman Trophy is the most prestigious award in college sports, and no one is more deserving of this honor than Johnny Manziel.

Congratulations to Johnny Manziel on a truly memorable season; to his family, who provided the foundation for his abilities; to his teammates and to all of Aggieland. This is truly a historic ending to a tremendous freshman season.

Sen. Richard J. DurbinD-IL · Dec 20, 2012

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 617 and the Senate proceed to its consideration. Mr. President, I ask unanimous…

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Agreed to SenateIssued December 20, 2012

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112th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 617

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

December 13, 2012

Mrs. Hutchison (for herself and Mr. Cornyn) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

December 20, 2012

Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Congratulating the recipient of the 2012 Heisman Memorial Trophy.

Whereas, for the 78th time, the Heisman Memorial Trophy has been awarded to the most outstanding collegiate football player in the United States;

Whereas Johnny Manziel overcame intense competition and defied expectations during Texas A&M University’s first year in the Southeastern Conference;

Whereas Manziel led the 2012 Texas A&M Aggie football team to a regular season record of 10 wins and 2 losses;

Whereas Manziel was awarded the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award as the top quarterback in the National Collegiate Athletic Association;

Whereas Manziel became the first freshman, and only the fifth player ever, in National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Bowl Subdivision history to achieve 3,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards in a season;

Whereas Manziel became the first player in the Football Bowl Subdivision to pass for 300 yards and rush for 100 yards in the same game 3 times in his career;

Whereas Manziel holds the freshman record for quarterback rushing yards (1,114) and total yards in a season (4,600);

Whereas Manziel was assisted by the leadership of Southeastern Conference Co-Coach of the Year Kevin Sumlin, the exceptional protection of the offensive line anchored by Outland Trophy winner Luke Joeckel, and Texas A&M’s 12th Man;

Whereas Manziel became the second Heisman Trophy winner at Texas A&M, preceded by John David Crow in 1957;

Whereas Manziel started the development of his athletic capabilities before attending Texas A&M in the cities of Tyler, Texas, and Kerrville, Texas;

Whereas 2012 marks the eighth time a player at a university in Texas has won the Heisman Trophy and back-to-back years of keeping the award in Texas;

Whereas the hullabaloo of Manziel becoming the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy is another testament to the strength and skill of Texas football; and

Whereas Manziel has combined incredible talent with hard work and a good heart: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate congratulates the recipient of the 2012 Heisman Memorial Trophy.