They adopted the following resolution today:
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Minnesota Vikings running back and Angleton native
Henry Josey has distinguished himself through his exceptional
performance on the gridiron, and he is indeed deserving of
recognition for his accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, A multitalented athlete, Mr. Josey lettered in
track and field and football at Angleton High School; he moved from
linebacker to running back his junior year, and he went on to
compile 35 touchdowns and more than 2,600 rushing yards for the
Wildcats over his final two seasons; highly recruited by a number of
Division I schools, he opted to join the football program at the
University of Missouri; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Josey continued his fine play at the collegiate
level, making an impact for the Tigers as a freshman by tallying
five touchdowns and 437 rushing yards; during his exceptional
sophomore year, he led the conference and finished fifth in the
nation in rushing with 1,168 yards, earning selection to the 2011
All-Big 12 Football First Team in the process; a severe knee injury
he suffered toward the end of that season sidelined him for more
than a year, but he returned to play in all 14 games in 2013;
regaining his top form, he tallied 16 touchdowns and surpassed the
1,000-yard mark once more while helping Missouri to achieve a 12-2
record and a victory in the Cotton Bowl; and
WHEREAS, This gifted player chose to forgo his final year of
eligibility to pursue a career in the National Football League; after joining the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent, he led all
NFL rushers in preseason play, and he spent the 2014 regular season
as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars before securing a roster
spot with the Minnesota Vikings in December of that year; and
WHEREAS, Henry Josey has proven himself an athlete of rare
dedication and ability, and he may reflect with pride on his many
achievements as he looks ahead to a promising career in
professional football; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Henry Josey on his success in high
school, college, and professional football and extend to him
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Josey as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/84R/billtext/pdf/HR01451I.pdf#navpanes=0
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Minnesota Vikings running back and Angleton native
Henry Josey has distinguished himself through his exceptional
performance on the gridiron, and he is indeed deserving of
recognition for his accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, A multitalented athlete, Mr. Josey lettered in
track and field and football at Angleton High School; he moved from
linebacker to running back his junior year, and he went on to
compile 35 touchdowns and more than 2,600 rushing yards for the
Wildcats over his final two seasons; highly recruited by a number of
Division I schools, he opted to join the football program at the
University of Missouri; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Josey continued his fine play at the collegiate
level, making an impact for the Tigers as a freshman by tallying
five touchdowns and 437 rushing yards; during his exceptional
sophomore year, he led the conference and finished fifth in the
nation in rushing with 1,168 yards, earning selection to the 2011
All-Big 12 Football First Team in the process; a severe knee injury
he suffered toward the end of that season sidelined him for more
than a year, but he returned to play in all 14 games in 2013;
regaining his top form, he tallied 16 touchdowns and surpassed the
1,000-yard mark once more while helping Missouri to achieve a 12-2
record and a victory in the Cotton Bowl; and
WHEREAS, This gifted player chose to forgo his final year of
eligibility to pursue a career in the National Football League; after joining the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent, he led all
NFL rushers in preseason play, and he spent the 2014 regular season
as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars before securing a roster
spot with the Minnesota Vikings in December of that year; and
WHEREAS, Henry Josey has proven himself an athlete of rare
dedication and ability, and he may reflect with pride on his many
achievements as he looks ahead to a promising career in
professional football; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Henry Josey on his success in high
school, college, and professional football and extend to him
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Josey as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/84R/billtext/pdf/HR01451I.pdf#navpanes=0
