Scalise Recognizes Joe Burrow Winning the 2019 Heisman Memorial Trophy
WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) submitted a statement for the Congressional Record commemorating Joe Burrow winning the 2019 Heisman Memorial Trophy. Whip Scalise congratulated Burrow for winning the most prestigious award in college football through his outstanding hard work and dedication. Additionally, Whip Scalise praised Burrow's historic impact on the state of Louisiana and the LSU Tigers football team.
View Whip Scalise's full statement for the Congressional Record here.
Full remarks:
Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Louisiana State University's quarterback, Joe Burrow, for winning the Heisman Memorial Trophy. As the most prestigious award in college football, this honor is afforded to the most outstanding player who has exhibited excellence and integrity both on and off the field. Through hard work and dedication, Joe has exemplified these qualities, and there is no other college athlete more deserving of this award.
On December 14, 2019, Joe became the first LSU player since Billy Cannon to win the Heisman, shattering previous voting records and receiving the highest percentage of first place votes. Breaking national and SEC records, Joe passed for 4,715 yards and 48 touchdowns during the regular season, completing a college football record 77.9% of his passes. Joe's historic season led LSU to its first SEC Championship since 2011 and a berth in the College Football Playoff.
Originally from Athens, Ohio, Joe Burrow was given the opportunity to play football at LSU by head coach Ed Orgeron. Seizing this opportunity, Joe transformed the LSU offense and overall attitude of the team. His leadership on and off the field has made Louisiana proud, and we are forever grateful for his time at LSU. On behalf of Tiger fans in Louisiana and across the nation, and as a proud LSU alumnus, I again congratulate Joe on winning the Heisman Trophy, and officially recognize him as an adopted Louisianan. Geaux Tigers!
