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

89(R) HR 1413 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

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

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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.

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Chief Clerk of the House