Aderholt Co-Sponsors A Resolution To Honor Mark Ingram

ADERHOLT CO-SPONSORS A CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTION TO HONOR ALABAMA STANDOUT MARK INGRAM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) today co-sponsored a congressional resolution (H. Res. 972) honoring Mark Ingram for being the first University of Alabama football player to win the Heisman trophy. Ingram was awarded the Heisman on Saturday night in New York, becoming only the third sophomore in history to win the award.

“Congrats to Alabama running back Mark Ingram for being the first Alabama player to win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night,” said Congressman Aderholt. “It’s amazing to think that he is the first Tide player to win the award considering all of the program’s success, including 22 SEC championships, 12 national championships and the opportunity to add another one this year.”

“Mark Ingram joins Auburn greats, Pat Sullivan and Bo Jackson, as the only Heisman winners from universities in the state of Alabama. He has maintained success in the classroom with a 3.0 grade point average and has made the Dean’s List at the University of Alabama. Ingram’s Heisman brings tremendous pride to our state, as we are very proud of his accomplishments, both on and off the field.”

Mark Ingram also led the University of Alabama to victory over the Univ. of Florida in the SEC Championship, including gaining 113 yards and three touchdowns. Ingram was awarded the SEC Offensive Player of the Year Award and was unanimously picked as a first-team Associated Press All-American.

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