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111TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION H. RES. 970 

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. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

DECEMBER 15, 2009 

Mr. KILDEE (for himself, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. LEVIN, Ms. KILPATRICK of 

Michigan, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. BACA, Mr. BONNER, Mr. 

ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. GRIFFITH, Mr. MOORE of 

Kansas, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. SHULER, Mr. PETERS, Mr. VISCLOSKY, 

Mr. CONYERS, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. UPTON, Mr. CAMP, Mr. MCCOTTER, 

Mr. SCHAUER, Mr. DAVIS of Alabama, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. HARE, Mr. 

HOEKSTRA, Mr. ROGERS of Michigan, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. BOREN, and Mr. 

KIND) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor 

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 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; 


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Whereas Mark Ingram was a 4-year starter in high school, 

and rushed for 4,926 yards and 58 touchdowns in his 

final 2 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 AllAmerican; 

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 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; 


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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 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives con2 gratulates Flint native and running back Mark Ingram on 

3 winning the 2009 Heisman Trophy and honors both his 

4 athletic and academic achievements. 

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