[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 972 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 972

 Commending University of Alabama running back Mark Ingram on winning 
                        the 2009 Heisman Trophy.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           December 15, 2009

Mr. Davis of Alabama (for himself, Mr. Bonner, Mr. Griffith, Mr. Rogers 
   of Alabama, Mr. Aderholt, and Mr. Bright) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Commending University of Alabama running back Mark Ingram on winning 
                        the 2009 Heisman Trophy.

Whereas Mark Ingram was born to Mark Ingram Sr. and Shonda Ingram in Hackensack, 
        New Jersey, on December 21, 1989;
Whereas Mark Ingram's mother and father have instilled in him an unparalleled 
        sense of determination and persistence which has driven him to success 
        on and off the football field;
Whereas Mark Ingram was named the 2009 offensive player of the year by the 
        Associated Press and continues the outstanding legacy of success as part 
        of the University of Alabama football program;
Whereas Mark Ingram set the Crimson Tide single-season rushing record, running 
        for 1,542 yards in the 2009 season and led the Nation in rushing with 38 
        runs of 10 yards or more, and 13 runs of 20 yards or more;
Whereas Mark Ingram is a Dean's List student at the University of Alabama;
Whereas Mark Ingram caught 30 passes for 322 yards in the 2009 season;
Whereas Mark Ingram averaged 178 rushing yards per game against Top 25 teams;
Whereas Mark Ingram played an integral role in Alabama's 32-13 victory over 
        Florida propelling them to win the SEC Championship; and
Whereas, on December 12, 2009, Mark Ingram became the first Alabama player to 
        receive the Heisman Trophy, college football's most coveted and 
        prestigious award: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commends Mark Ingram on his academic and athletic 
        accomplishments;
            (2) congratulates Mark Ingram on winning the 2009 Heisman 
        Trophy; and
            (3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to 
        transmit a copy of this resolution to University of Alabama 
        President Dr. Robert E. Witt and Head Football Coach Nick Saban 
        for appropriate display.
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