[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 197 (Tuesday, December 20, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2323-E2324]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   CONGRATULATING ROBERT GRIFFIN III

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 20, 2011

  Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following:

                               H. Res.--

       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 the 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 the Baylor University;
       Whereas Robert Griffin III became Baylor University's 
     starting quarterback in 2008;
       Whereas the University of Baylor football team finished the 
     regular season with a 9-3 record, its best record since 1986;
       Whereas the University of Baylor 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 lead 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

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       Whereas on December 10, 2011, Robert Griffin III became the 
     1st Baylor 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 
     President Ken Starr and Head Football Coach Art Briles for 
     appropriate display.

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