IV 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 498 
Recognizing and commending Baylor University quarterback Robert Griffin 
III for winning the 2011 Heisman Trophy and for his academic and 
athletic accomplishments. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 15, 2011 
Mr. CARTER submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and the Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and commending Baylor University quarterback 
Robert Griffin III for winning the 2011 Heisman Trophy 
and for his academic and athletic accomplishments. 
Whereas Robert Griffin III was born on February 12, 1990, 
to United States Army Sergeants Robert Jr. and Jac-
queline Griffin in Okinawa, Japan; 
Whereas Robert Griffin III’s mother and father have instilled 
in him an unparalleled work ethic, outstanding leader-
ship, discipline, and a desire to excel; 
Whereas Robert Griffin III graduated No. 7 from Copperas 
Cove High School, in Copperas Cove, Texas, in 2008; 
Whereas Robert Griffin III graduated from Baylor University 
with a 3.67 GPA in Political Science in December of 
2010; 
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Whereas Robert Griffin III is currently pursuing a Masters 
degree in Communication at Baylor University; 
Whereas Robert Griffin III became Baylor University’s start-
ing quarterback in 2008; 
Whereas the Baylor University’s football team finished the 
regular season with a 9–3 record, its best record since 
1986; 
Whereas the Baylor University’s football team is ranked 
number twelve in the Bowl Championship Series and fif-
teen in the Associated Press rankings; 
Whereas in 2011 Robert Griffin III completed 267 of 369 
passes, for 3,998 yards and 36 touchdowns while throw-
ing only 6 interceptions; 
Whereas in 2011 Robert Griffin III led college football with 
a 192.3 passing efficiency rating, which would break the 
single-season record in Football Bowl Subdivision history; 
Whereas Robert Griffin III has accounted for 10,071 yards 
passing and 77 touchdowns, with only 17 interceptions, 
during his career at Baylor University; 
Whereas Robert Griffin III is the Baylor career leader in 
most offensive categories, including passing yards, pass-
ing touchdowns, and rushing touchdowns by a quarter-
back; 
Whereas Robert Griffin III was named the Big 12 Con-
ference Offensive Player of the Year for 2011; 
Whereas Robert Griffin III was named Academic All-Big 12, 
1st Team for 2011; 
Whereas Robert Griffin III received the Davey O’Brien 
Award for the best of all National Collegiate Athletic As-
sociation quarterbacks in 2011; and 
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Whereas, on December 10, 2011, Robert Griffin III became 
the 1st Baylor University football player to win the 
Heisman Trophy, college football’s most coveted and 
prestigious award: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends Robert Griffin III for his aca-
demic and athletic accomplishments; 
(2) congratulates Robert Griffin III for winning 
the 2011 Heisman Trophy; and 
(3) directs the Clerk of the House of Represent-
atives to transmit a copy of this resolution to Baylor 
University’s President Ken Starr and Head Football 
Coach Art Briles for appropriate display. 
Æ 
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