[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 498 Introduced in House (IH)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 498

Recognizing and commending Baylor University quarterback Robert Griffin 
   III for winning the 2011 Heisman Trophy and for his academic and 
                       athletic accomplishments.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           December 15, 2011

 Mr. Carter submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
              the Committee on Education and the Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing and commending Baylor University quarterback Robert Griffin 
   III for winning the 2011 Heisman Trophy and for his academic and 
                       athletic accomplishments.

Whereas Robert Griffin III was born on February 12, 1990, to United States Army 
        Sergeants Robert Jr. and Jacqueline Griffin in Okinawa, Japan;
Whereas Robert Griffin III's mother and father have instilled in him an 
        unparalleled work ethic, outstanding leadership, discipline, and a 
        desire to excel;
Whereas Robert Griffin III graduated No. 7 from Copperas Cove High School, in 
        Copperas Cove, Texas, in 2008;
Whereas Robert Griffin III graduated from Baylor University with a 3.67 GPA in 
        Political Science in December of 2010;
Whereas Robert Griffin III is currently pursuing a Masters degree in 
        Communication at Baylor University;
Whereas Robert Griffin III became Baylor University's starting quarterback in 
        2008;
Whereas the Baylor University's football team finished the regular season with a 
        9-3 record, its best record since 1986;
Whereas the Baylor University's football team is ranked number twelve in the 
        Bowl Championship Series and fifteen in the Associated Press rankings;
Whereas in 2011 Robert Griffin III completed 267 of 369 passes, for 3,998 yards 
        and 36 touchdowns while throwing only 6 interceptions;
Whereas in 2011 Robert Griffin III led college football with a 192.3 passing 
        efficiency rating, which would break the single-season record in 
        Football Bowl Subdivision history;
Whereas Robert Griffin III has accounted for 10,071 yards passing and 77 
        touchdowns, with only 17 interceptions, during his career at Baylor 
        University;
Whereas Robert Griffin III is the Baylor career leader in most offensive 
        categories, including passing yards, passing touchdowns, and rushing 
        touchdowns by a quarterback;
Whereas Robert Griffin III was named the Big 12 Conference Offensive Player of 
        the Year for 2011;
Whereas Robert Griffin III was named Academic All-Big 12, 1st Team for 2011;
Whereas Robert Griffin III received the Davey O'Brien Award for the best of all 
        National Collegiate Athletic Association quarterbacks in 2011; and
Whereas, on December 10, 2011, Robert Griffin III became the 1st Baylor 
        University football player to win the Heisman Trophy, college football's 
        most coveted and prestigious award: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commends Robert Griffin III for his academic and 
        athletic accomplishments;
            (2) congratulates Robert Griffin III for winning the 2011 
        Heisman Trophy; and
            (3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to 
        transmit a copy of this resolution to Baylor University's 
        President Ken Starr and Head Football Coach Art Briles for 
        appropriate display.
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