HR1413 - Congratulating Michael Taaffe for his achievements as a member of The University of Texas at Austin football team.

      H.R. No. 1413       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Standout defensive player Michael Taaffe has made   significant contributions to the recent success and the proud   winning tradition of The University of Texas at Austin football   team; and          WHEREAS, A fifth-generation Longhorn, Mr. Taaffe became a   walk-on defensive back as a redshirt freshman in 2022, playing 13   games for UT and distinguishing himself as a member of the Academic   All-Big 12 Conference Second Team; after receiving his scholarship   in a team meeting prior to the Alamo Bowl, he earned All-Big 12   Honorable Mention recognition as a sophomore, recording 48 tackles   and 3 interceptions in 14 outings during the 2023 campaign; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Taaffe enjoyed a breakout junior year in 2024,   starting all 16 contests and helping the Longhorns reach the   Southeastern Conference championship game and the 12-team College   Football Playoff; he recorded 10 tackles and 2 pass breakups in a   win over Arizona State University in the CFP quarterfinals, and in   the semifinal against eventual national champion Ohio State, he   notched five tackles in another stellar showing; during the year,   he collected SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week and Burlsworth   Trophy National Player of the Week honors, and he was a semifinalist   for the Burlsworth Trophy, given to a player who has excelled on the   field since starting his career as a walk-on; and          WHEREAS, The son of Peter and Diane Taaffe, Mr. Taaffe first   gained acclaim at Westlake High School; a two-way player, he led the   Chaparrals to a pair of 6A state championships and was the Defensive   Most Valuable Player selection in each title game; as a senior, he   was a Texas Sports Writers Association Second-Team All-State pick,   and he totaled 60 tackles, 5 interceptions, and nearly 300   receiving yards with 3 touchdown catches on the year; and          WHEREAS, Through his skill, determination, and unwavering   commitment to excellence, Michael Taaffe has become a source of   great pride to Longhorn football fans and his many supporters in the   Austin community, and he is indeed deserving of recognition at this   time; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby congratulate Michael Taaffe for his   achievements as a member of The University of Texas at Austin   football team and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued   success in the coming season; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for Mr. Taaffe as an expression of high regard by the Texas   House of Representatives.     Gerdes     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1413 was adopted by the House on June   1, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House