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[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 969 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 969

   Congratulating Flint native, University of Alabama sophomore and 
    running back Mark Ingram on winning the 2009 Heisman Trophy and 
         honoring both his athletic and academic achievements.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           December 14, 2009

  Mr. Kildee (for himself, Mr. Davis of Alabama, Mr. Bachus, and Mr. 
Dingell) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                    Committee on Education and Labor

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                               RESOLUTION

 
   Congratulating Flint native, University of Alabama sophomore and 
    running back Mark Ingram on winning the 2009 Heisman Trophy and 
         honoring both his athletic and academic achievements.

Whereas Mark Ingram was born and raised in Flint, Michigan;
Whereas Mark Ingram attended Grand Blanc Community High School and Flint 
        Southwestern Academy, where he distinguished himself as a running back 
        and cornerback;
Whereas Mark Ingram was a four-year starter in high school, and rushed for 4,926 
        yards and 58 touchdowns in his final two seasons;
Whereas, during his high school football career, Mark Ingram was honored with 
        the Saginaw Valley MVP Award, named Area Player of the Year, and was an 
        All-State selection;
Whereas, in 2009, Mark Ingram led the University of Alabama to the Southeastern 
        Conference (SEC) Championship and rushed 113 yards and scored 3 
        touchdowns in the championship game;
Whereas, in 2009, Mark Ingram broke the University of Alabama single-season 
        rushing record with 1,542 yards, was named the SEC offensive player of 
        the year, scored 18 total touchdowns and finished the season with 322 
        receiving yards;
Whereas, in 2009, Mark Ingram was named an All SEC First Team Selection, a 
        Walter Camp 1st team All-American and an American Football Coaches 
        Association All-American;
Whereas Mark Ingram is the first Heisman Trophy winner from the University of 
        Alabama;
Whereas Mark Ingram is only the third sophomore in history to win the Heisman 
        Trophy;
Whereas Mark Ingram has maintained a 3.0 grade point average and has made the 
        Dean's List at the University of Alabama;
Whereas Mark Ingram's Heisman win brings tremendous pride to his hometown of 
        Flint, Michigan;
Whereas, December 12, 2009, has been declared Mark Ingram Day in the City of 
        Flint;
Whereas the sport of football is an important national pastime that helps foster 
        teamwork, leadership skills, sportsmanship, and camaraderie; and
Whereas football can help build self-esteem and promote exercise and a more 
        active and healthy lifestyle: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratulates Flint 
native and running back Mark Ingram on winning the 2009 Heisman Trophy 
and honoring both his athletic and academic achievements.
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