[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5154]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         A TRIBUTE TO TIM TEBOW

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                         HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 18, 2012

  Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Tim Tebow, 
professional football player and quarterback for the New York Jets, for 
his superior accomplishments both on and off the field. He is a true 
leader, a man of character, and a humble servant of God. Throughout his 
college and professional football career he has been a role model of 
integrity, providing a beacon of light for Jesus Christ. I would like 
to recognize him for his athletic achievements, but more importantly 
for utilizing his special opportunity in the spotlight to provide a 
Christ-like example to his peers, aspiring young athletes, and our 
Nation.
  Tim was born in the Philippines to American parents, who were serving 
as Baptist missionaries. He is the youngest of five children, all of 
whom were homeschooled and taught to follow the teachings of Christ. At 
a young age, Tim moved with his family to Florida, where he began 
developing his football talents that would ultimately culminate in a 
successful college career and propel him into the National Football 
League, NFL.
  Tim was recruited by the University of Florida, and he played there 
from 2006 to 2009. During his time at the University, he led his team 
to national championship victories in the 2006 and 2008 seasons. He 
also earned the top honor of the Heisman Trophy after his sophomore 
season in 2007. By the end of his college career, Tim held five NCAA, 
14 Southeastern Conference, and 28 University of Florida statistical 
records.
  In the 2010 NFL Draft, Tim was selected in the first round and 25th 
overall by the Denver Broncos. By the early part of his second year 
with the team, Tim won the starting job. The Broncos went 7-4 with Tim 
at starting quarterback and ultimately earned a playoff berth. Earlier 
this year, he was traded to the New York Jets, where he is expected to 
bring the same leadership qualities and work ethic that has made him 
successful throughout his football career.
  More important than his accomplishments off the field, however, are 
Tim's extraordinary pursuits in philanthropy and religious evangelism. 
He is the founder of the Tim Tebow Foundation, which focuses on 
reaching out to children with life-threatening diseases, aiding 
children and families in the developing world, constructing a hospital 
in the Philippines, and building playrooms in children's hospitals 
around the world. Tim has a profound faith in God and uses that faith 
to guide him in his daily pursuits, offering a superb example for all 
followers of Jesus Christ.
  I am honored to speak about Tim's great accomplishments, and 
encourage him to continue his efforts to spread the word of God and be 
a positive example for all young athletes. He is a model athlete and a 
model citizen. On behalf of everyone in the 19th Congressional District 
of Texas, I thank Tim for all he has given and continues to give to the 
community.

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