Dale E. Kildee (MI05) - Press Releases - House Honors Mark Ingram as Kildee Calls Him the “Pride of Flint”

	For immediate release January 13, 2010	Contact: Erin Donar 202-225-3611

	House Honors Mark Ingram as Kildee Calls Him the “Pride of Flint”
	Entire Michigan delegation co-sponsors resolution

	WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.Res. 970, Congratulating Flint native, University of Alabama sophomore, and running back Mark Ingram on winning the 2009 Heisman Trophy and honoring both his athletic and academic achievements. Congressman Dale E. Kildee (D-MI) introduced the resolution to honor the Flint native on his remarkable accomplishments and secured the co-sponsorship of the entire Michigan delegation. Congressman Kildee made the following statement on the floor of the House in support of the resolution: “I rise today in support of House Resolution 970, honoring Mark Ingram, 2009 Heisman trophy winner and the pride of my hometown, Flint, Michigan. With an unemployment rate of close to 30 percent, Flint has been going through some tough times. Our young people need a role model they can look up to. Someone who can show them that through hard work and perseverance, their dreams are within reach and that greatness can be achieved. Mark Ingram is that inspiration for our community. Since he began his football career at Grand Blanc Community High School and Flint Southwestern Academy - where he was a four year starter and distinguished himself as a running back and cornerback – he has continuously excelled. This season, Mark broke the University of Alabama single season rushing record with 1,542 yards, was named the Southeastern Conference (SEC) offensive player of the year, scored 18 touchdowns and finished the season with 322 receiving yards. He led his team to the SEC championship, rushing for 113 yards and scoring three touchdowns in the championship game. He is the first Heisman winner from the University of Alabama and only the third sophomore in history to win the Heisman Trophy. And just last Thursday, Mark led the Alabama Crimson Tide to the National Championship, and was named the game’s offensive most valuable player. Beyond his athletic accomplishments, Mark is a Dean’s List student at the University of Alabama, where he is pursuing a degree in communications. I introduced H.Res. 970 to congratulate Mark on all his remarkable achievements and I am pleased to call Mark Ingram the “pride of Flint.”

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