H8362 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 15, 2010 of light, an inexpensive ship. That ob- Whereas the football touchdowns. Additionally, he rushed viously didn’t happen, and we learned team finished the regular season with a 12–0 242 times for 1,409 yards and 20 more some very painful mistakes as a Con- record; touchdowns. Both Newton’s passing gress, and I hope those of you who re- Whereas the Auburn University football and rushing touchdown totals are the team won the main on the committee will remember Championship game by a score of 56 to 17 best in Auburn University’s history, those painful mistakes. We can make over the University of South Carolina; and he becomes only the third NCAA mistakes doing things too rapidly. We Whereas Cameron Newton accounted for 6 major college player in history to have made a lot of mistakes in this program. touchdowns, 4 passing and 2 rushing, in the more than 20 rushing and passing But the thing I want to most com- Southeastern Conference Championship touchdowns in the same season. pliment the Armed Services Com- game; While leading the to mittee for, and particularly the Whereas the Auburn University football an undefeated 13–0 regular season, Mr. Seapower Committee, was, when we team is ranked number one in both the Bowl Newton was also named the South- Championship Series and Associated Press recognized those mistakes, we admit- eastern Conference Offensive Player of rankings; the Year and led his team to a number ted them and we went as far as to Whereas Cameron Newton was named the threaten to cancel the program if it Southeastern Conference Offensive Player of one ranking and an appearance in the wasn’t corrected. I think those threats the Year for 2010; January 10 BCS championship game. and, again, the phenomenal work of Whereas Cameron Newton was named the He was one of the four finalists for the Secretary Stackley and Secretary Walter Camp Football Foundation Player of 2010 , and he was Mabus in holding the vendors’ feet to the Year for 2010; awarded that trophy in a well-deserved the fire, the economic circumstances of Whereas Cameron Newton received the landslide victory. For his outstanding Maxwell Award for the Collegiate Player of performance, was offi- our Nation where people need work, the Year in 2010; and the fact that the Navy needs the ships, cially honored at the 76th annual Whereas Cameron Newton was named the Heisman Memorial Trophy Award Din- that the frigates that these ships will 76th winner of the 2010 Heisman Memorial replace are getting to the end of their Trophy for the most outstanding college ner in New York last Monday evening. useful life, and, again, the willingness football player in the United States: Now, Madam Speaker, I would like to of all the members on both sides of the therefore, be it thank Representative ROGERS, who aisle to hold these vendors accountable Resolved, That the House of Representa- represents Auburn University, and tives congratulates Auburn University quar- was the key element in turning this Representative LEWIS, who represents terback and College Park, Georgia, native Cam Newton’s hometown, for spon- program around. Cameron Newton on winning the 2010 So, again, I want to thank future soring this resolution and, once again, Heisman Trophy for being the most out- express my congratulations and the Chairman AKIN, former Chairman standing player in the congratulations of everyone in this BARTLETT, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. KAGEN, United States. House to Cam Newton as the 2010 Mr. BONNER, Mr. STUPAK, Ms. BALDWIN, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Heisman Trophy winner and wish him and Mr. CONAWAY for being cosponsors ant to the rule, the gentleman from continued success. I urge my col- of this measure. Pennsylvania (Mr. ALTMIRE) and the leagues to join me in support of this I yield back the balance of my time. gentleman from Alabama (Mr. ROGERS) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The resolution. each will control 20 minutes. I reserve the balance of my time. question is on the motion offered by The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. I yield my- the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. from Pennsylvania. self such time as I may consume. TAYLOR) that the House suspend the GENERAL LEAVE Madam Speaker, I rise today in rules and pass the bill, H.R. 6494, as Mr. ALTMIRE. Madam Speaker, I re- strong support of House Resolution amended. quest 5 legislative days during which 1761, a resolution congratulating Au- The question was taken; and (two- Members may revise and extend and in- burn University and Col- thirds being in the affirmative) the sert extraneous material on House Res- lege Park, Georgia, native Cam Newton rules were suspended and the bill, as olution 1761 into the RECORD. on winning the 2010 Heisman Trophy amended, was passed. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there for being the most outstanding college A motion to reconsider was laid on objection to the request of the gen- football player in America. the table. tleman from Pennsylvania? I would like to thank everyone that f There was no objection. came together to bring this resolution Mr. ALTMIRE. I yield myself such CONGRATULATING CAMERON NEW- to the floor today, including the lead- time as I may consume. ership of both sides, the Committee on TON ON WINNING THE 2010 Madam Speaker, as a member of the HEISMAN TROPHY Ed and Labor, and especially Mr. LEWIS Higher Education Subcommittee, I rise of Georgia. Mr. ALTMIRE. Madam Speaker, I today in support of House Resolution Madam Speaker, Cam Newton is from move to suspend the rules and agree to 1761, which congratulates Auburn Uni- College Park, Georgia, outside Atlanta, the resolution (H. Res. 1761) congratu- versity quarterback and College Park, and went to Westlake High School in lating Auburn University quarterback Georgia, native Cam Newton on win- Mr. LEWIS’ congressional district. and College Park, Georgia, native Cam- ning the 2010 Heisman Memorial Tro- From there, he came to Auburn Uni- eron Newton on winning the 2010 phy. versity in my congressional district Heisman Trophy for being the most Each year, the most outstanding col- earlier this year. Cam quickly became outstanding college football player in lege football player in the United a starting quarterback. the United States. States is recognized by the Heisman From his first few games with Au- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Committee. Mr. Newton has earned the burn, it was easy to see that, standing tion. 76th such distinction this year. at 6–6 and 250 pounds, Cam was no ordi- The text of the resolution is as fol- Cam Newton was selected as winner nary quarterback. He could rush, lows: of the Heisman Memorial Trophy last throw, and even catch touchdowns H. RES. 1761 Saturday, December 11, live from from anywhere on the field. If the ball Whereas Cameron Newton graduated from Times Square. He became the third Au- was in his hands, he was a threat to Westlake High School in College Park, Geor- burn Tiger to win the Heisman, joining score. gia, in 2007; 1971 winner Pat Sullivan and 1985 win- Needless to say, Cam has set many Whereas Cameron Newton became Auburn ner Bo Jackson, and he is the 31st col- records in his long list of statistics University’s starting quarterback in 2010; lege quarterback to win the Heisman that are downright unbelievable. If you Whereas Cameron Newton became the first Trophy. saw his incredible performance against player in Southeastern Conference history Mr. Newton became Auburn Univer- LSU, Cam had a 49-yard run for a and only the eighth player in National Colle- giate Athletic Association Football Bowl sity’s starting quarterback just this touchdown, the miraculous comeback Subdivision history to achieve over 2,000 season, and with one very big game re- to win in the in the second yards passing and over 1,000 yards rushing in maining, he has so far completed 165 of half after trailing 24–0, or, with 16 sec- a single season; his 246 passes for 2,589 yards and 28 onds left in the first half of the SEC

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After going through a spirited com- Heisman Trophy. to strike back at our critics, but sim- petition to decide the starting quarterback po- The one statistic that counts most to ply to use it as a motivation. sition in spring training he was awarded the Cam and most of the fans at Auburn is In such times that we do face dif- job. the undefeated record of 13–0, and in a ficulty, it is important to surround Fans were wowed, including my 11-year-old few short weeks he will play for the ourselves with good people, people that daughter Mary Elliott, with his three passing BCS championship. And, by the way, if can be mentors and encouragers. He touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns in the gentleman from Eugene, Oregon, is found that in the Auburn team. He ex- Auburn’s first game this season. From that here, watch out. pressed that in his Heisman speech, point on Mr. Newton continued to lead Auburn Madam Speaker, in Alabama, we live that his teammates were a big part of through a magical, undefeated regular season and breathe SEC football. Saturdays in his success and had encouraged him. and a victory in the SEC championship game the fall are spent with family and They had not lost faith in him. over the University of South Carolina. Just as friends watching your favorite team. I believe the coaching staff and the he had started the season Cam concluded it Regardless of who your team is, you atmosphere at Auburn University pro- with six touchdowns, two rushing and four can’t deny that Cam Newton is the best vided a loving environment, an encour- passing. college football player in America in aging environment. I commend coach By winning the 2010 Heisman Trophy, New- 2010. Gene Chizik for believing in Cam, for ton joins other Heisman winners from the To Cam and the entire Auburn Uni- giving Cam an opportunity to better State of Alabama—Mark Ingram of Alabama versity football team, I say congratula- himself and to prove himself. As a and Pat Sullivan and Bo Jackson from Au- tions and you deserve it. And to every- graduate of that school, I am proud of burn. one else, I say War Eagle! Auburn University for providing sup- With that, I yield to my friend and The State of Alabama has been blessed port and encouragement to Cam. colleague from Alabama, Spencer with great college football tradition and Cam Last year, I introduced a resolution Newton and Auburn University have continued Bachus, such time as he may consume. congratulating Mark Ingram, another Mr. BACHUS. I thank the gentleman that legacy with all of their accomplishments fine young man who preceded Cam from Alabama for yielding to me, and I this season. Newton in winning the Heisman Tro- thank he and Mr. LEWIS for bringing Mr. DeFAZIO. Madam Speaker, as a matter phy. Mark Ingram and the University this resolution. of principal, I do not support sports-related On the way over to the floor, I was on of Alabama played for and won the na- hortatory resolutions. My constituents have in- the elevator with two of my colleagues, tional championship. Auburn Univer- sisted that chronic unemployment and the lag- JOHN CULBERSON and JO ANN EMERSON, sity will try to attain that same goal. ging economy be addressed by Congress; and the gentleman from Texas and the gen- Mark Ingram from Alabama and Cam yet sporting accomplishments have foolishly tlelady from Missouri, and they both Newton from Auburn highlight a very taken precedence on Capitol Hill. My had the same comment when I told special relationship in our State of ‘‘present’’ vote on H. Res. 176I does not con- them I was coming to speak about Cam Alabama between our two finest uni- note any ill feelings toward Heisman Trophy Newton. They said: He is a phenomenal versities. They compete on the field. winner Cameron Newton or the Auburn Uni- , but he gave glory to God and They compete intensely. The fans come versity athletic program. I appreciate the hard he persevered. together, both wanting to win, but work and dedication exhibited by student ath- I think that Cam Newton is a reflec- they take pride in the fact that our letes like Cameron Newton. However, I do not tion of each and every one of us. Hard- State and our universities do have a think that airing such appreciation on the ship and difficulty is a part of life; ei- competitive spirit, but also a spirit of House floor is the wisest use of time. ther we have experienced it or we will friendship. Mr. ALTMIRE. I yield back the bal- experience it. I can tell you that the people of Ala- ance of my time. bama take great pride in our State in The SPEAKER pro tempore. The b 1100 the fact that two of our finest univer- question is on the motion offered by We have seen Cam Newton and his sities have won consecutive Heisman the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. family go through a challenging time; Trophies and are competing for con- ALTMIRE) that the House suspend the and, in doing so, he was not distracted. secutive national championships. It rules and agree to the resolution, H. He persevered. He maintained a posi- once again highlights what is a won- Res. 1761. tive attitude. I think we have all seen derful, intense, and enjoyable competi- The question was taken. his winning smile, a wonderful smile, tion that our two schools in Alabama The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the and that smile sustained him and I have. It is another reason why I am opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being think encouraged a lot of us through proud to call Alabama my home. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. some pretty difficult times. In fact, I In closing, again I thank the gen- Mr. ALTMIRE. Madam Speaker, on think he used some of the criticism and tleman from Anniston, Alabama (Mr. that I demand the yeas and nays. some of the difficulty and some of the ROGERS) who represents Auburn Uni- The yeas and nays were ordered. challenges as a motivation. He ap- versity well, and I say that to you as The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- peared to even play better on the field. an alumnus of Auburn University. You ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the He is a phenomenal athlete. In many are a credit to our university. Chair’s prior announcement, further respects, he is almost superhuman in Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. With that, proceedings on this motion will be what he does; but in another respect, Madam Speaker, I would just urge a fa- postponed. he is very human. And the one thing vorable vote by my colleagues and that I think is a story for each and yield back the balance of my time. f every one of us, and I think Cam New- Mr. ALTMIRE. Madam Speaker, I ton is a great example, is that through- would recognize also the other three fi- FOR THE RELIEF OF SHIGERU out it all, he expressed his faith—his nalists for the Heisman Trophy and the YAMADA faith in God and his faith that God schools, Oregon, Boise State, and Stan- Ms. CHU. Madam Speaker, I move to would see him through. ford. Congratulations on great seasons. suspend the rules and pass the bill (S. You know, our God is a God of second But without question, Cam Newton de- 4010) for the relief of Shigeru Yamada. chances, a God of redemption; and I served the award. He is the best player The Clerk read the title of the bill. think it is important for us, when we in college football. We wish him con- The text of the bill is as follows: think about Cam Newton, to think tinued success and congratulations. S. 4010 about a young man that improved him- Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Speaker, I would Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- self, that did better, that resolved to like to take this opportunity to voice my sup- resentatives of the United States of America in learn from the experiences he had. port for H. Res. 1761 and commend a young Congress assembled,

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