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Commends Sam Bradford for winning the 2008 Heisman Trophy and for his academic and athletic accomplishments.
[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
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[H. Res. 60 Introduced in House (IH)]
111th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 60
Recognizing and commending University of Oklahoma quarterback Sam
Bradford for winning the 2008 Heisman Trophy and for his academic and
athletic accomplishments.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 14, 2009
Ms. Fallin (for herself, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Cole, Mr. Lucas, and Mr.
Boren) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Education and Labor
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending University of Oklahoma quarterback Sam
Bradford for winning the 2008 Heisman Trophy and for his academic and
athletic accomplishments.
Whereas Sam Bradford was born on November 8, 1987, to Kent and Martha Bradford;
Whereas Sam Bradford's mother and father have instilled in him an unparalleled
work ethic, outstanding leadership qualities, and a desire to excel;
Whereas Sam Bradford is an active citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma;
Whereas Sam Bradford is a dedicated student at the University of Oklahoma,
majoring in Finance and maintaining a 3.95 grade point average;
Whereas Sam Bradford is a member of the University of Oklahoma's Fellowship of
Christian Athletes;
Whereas Sam Bradford is the quarterback for the University of Oklahoma's
football team (Oklahoma) and has played an integral role in such team's
2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) national
championship bid;
Whereas Sam Bradford completed 48 touchdown passes in the regular season,
setting a University of Oklahoma record for touchdowns in a single
season, and also leading the nation in touchdown passes in the 2008
season;
Whereas in 2008 Sam Bradford surpassed the NCAA record for most touchdowns by a
quarterback through his freshmen and sophomore years;
Whereas in 2008 Sam Bradford led the nation in passing efficiency with a
percentage of 186.28;
Whereas on October 18, 2008, Sam Bradford passed for 468 yards against the
University of Kansas, setting a University of Oklahoma record for most
passing yards in a single game;
Whereas in 2008 Sam Bradford guided Oklahoma to a 12-1 record and played an
essential role in Oklahoma's victory over the University of Missouri in
the 2008 Big 12 Championship game on December 6, 2008; and
Whereas on December 13, 2008, Sam Bradford became the 5th Oklahoma 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 Sam Bradford for his academic and athletic
accomplishments;
(2) congratulates Sam Bradford for winning the 2008 Heisman
Trophy; and
(3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to
transmit a copy of this resolution to University of Oklahoma
President Boren and Head Football Coach Bob Stoops for
appropriate display.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1051-1053)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 60.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Sablan objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1103)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 56).(text: CR 2/9/2009 H1051)
Roll Call #56 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 56). (text: CR 2/9/2009 H1051)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.