[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 5 (Thursday, January 9, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E18]
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   COMMEMORATING JOE BURROW WINNING THE 2019 HEISMAN MEMORIAL TROPHY

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                           HON. STEVE SCALISE

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 9, 2020

  Mr. SCALISE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Louisiana 
State University's quarterback, Joe Burrow, for winning the Heisman 
Memorial Trophy. As the most prestigious award in college football, 
this honor is afforded to the most outstanding player who has exhibited 
excellence and integrity both on and off the field. Through hard work 
and dedication, Joe has exemplified these qualities, and there is no 
other college athlete more deserving of this award.
   On December 14, 2019, Joe became the first LSU player since Billy 
Cannon to win the Heisman, shattering previous voting records and 
receiving the highest percentage of first place votes. Breaking 
national and SEC records, Joe passed for 4,715 yards and 48 touchdowns 
during the regular season, completing a college football record 77.9 
percent of his passes. Joe's historic season led LSU to its first SEC 
Championship since 2011 and a berth in the College Football Playoff.
   Originally from Athens, Ohio, Joe Burrow was given the opportunity 
to play football at LSU by head coach Ed Orgeron. Seizing this 
opportunity, Joe transformed the LSU offense and overall attitude of 
the team. His leadership on and off the field has made Louisiana proud, 
and we are forever grateful for his time at LSU. On behalf of Tiger 
fans in Louisiana and across the nation, and as a proud LSU alumnus, I 
again congratulate Joe on winning the Heisman Trophy, and officially 
recognize him as an adopted Louisianan. Geaux Tigers.

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