TITLE: Congratulating Roshauud Paul of Bremond High School on earning the 2016 Mr. Texas Football High School Player of the Year Award.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Roshauud Paul of Bremond High School on earning the 2016 Mr. Texas Football High School Player of the Year Award.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A banner year for Bremond High School quarterback Roshauud Paul culminated in his receipt of the 2016 Mr. Texas Football High School Player of the Year Award, which was presented by Dave Campbell's Texas Football magazine and Wells Fargo at the AdvoCare V100 Texas Bowl on December 28; and WHEREAS, During the 2016 football season, Mr. Paul burnished his already stellar record with 2,892 yards rushing, 2,256 yards passing, and 82 touchdowns; moreover, he was also a standout player on defense, racking up over 50 tackles and 4 interceptions; he piloted the Tigers to the University Interscholastic League Class 2A Division 2 final, where they extended their winning streak to 47 games and captured their third consecutive state championship while Mr. Paul notched his third Offensive Most Valuable Player Award; his other accolades include the 2016 Class 2A Offensive Player of the Year award from the Texas Associated Press Sports Editors and All-American Second Team honors from MaxPreps; and WHEREAS, Mr. Paul graduated from Bremond High in December 2016; he has accepted an athletic scholarship from Texas A&M University and will begin playing for the Aggies in 2017; and WHEREAS, Over the course of his high school career, Roshauud Paul distinguished himself as one of the finest football players in the Lone Star State and in the nation as a whole, and he is indeed deserving of this coveted honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Roshauud Paul on earning the 2016 Mr. Texas Football High School Player of the Year Award from Dave Campbell's Texas Football and Wells Fargo and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Paul as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Kacal Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2180 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House