IV 
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. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 14, 2009 
Mr. KILDEE (for himself, Mr. DAVIS of Alabama, Mr. BACHUS, and Mr. DIN-
GELL) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating Flint native, University of Alabama sopho-
more 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, Michi-
gan; 
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; 
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HRES 969 IH 
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 se-
lection; 
Whereas, in 2009, Mark Ingram led the University of Ala-
bama to the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Champion-
ship and rushed 113 yards and scored 3 touchdowns in 
the championship game; 
Whereas, in 2009, Mark Ingram broke the University of Ala-
bama 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 receiv-
ing yards; 
Whereas, in 2009, Mark Ingram was named an All SEC 
First Team Selection, a Walter Camp 1st team All-Amer-
ican 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 av-
erage 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; 
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HRES 969 IH 
Whereas the sport of football is an important national pas-
time that helps foster teamwork, leadership skills, sports-
manship, and camaraderie; and 
Whereas football can help build self-esteem and promote exer-
cise and a more active and healthy lifestyle: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives con-
gratulates Flint native and running back Mark Ingram on 
winning the 2009 Heisman Trophy and honoring both his 
athletic and academic achievements. 
Æ 
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