Kay Bailey Hutchison

“ Whereas the entire Longhorns team should be commended for its inspirational work, determination, and success; Whereas the University of Texas at Austin has a long tradition of athletic and academic excellence; and Whereas the Longhorns have brought great honor to themselves, their university, and the great State of Texas: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate— commends the University of Texas at Austin Longhorns football team for winning the 2005 Bowl Championship Series national championship; congratulates the team for completing an undefeated, 13-0 season ”

“ Whereas quarterback Vince Young—a Heisman Trophy finalist, recipient of the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award, and the Maxwell Award winner—was named the Most Valuable Player of the Rose Bowl; Whereas, Vince Young scored three touchdowns and gained 467 total yards in the championship game, and he became the first player in NCAA history to rush for more than 1,000 yards and pass for more than 3,000 in the same season ”