By:  Haley                                       S.R. No. 253
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to
    1-3  recognize Mark Henry of Silsbee, Texas, for his outstanding
    1-4  performance as a weightlifter in the 1992 Olympic Games; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Mark is the heaviest weightlifter ever to compete
    1-6  in the Olympics and has only been in training for two years, yet
    1-7  he made his way to the top 10, finishing 10th with 832 pounds and
    1-8  tying his personal best; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, During his training and in the Olympic competition,
   1-10  Mark Henry demonstrated a fierce determination to succeed, and he
   1-11  now intends to truly become a medal prospect in the days ahead;
   1-12  and
   1-13        WHEREAS, Dedicated and self-disciplined, Mark Henry deserves
   1-14  recognition for his hard work and perseverance, and he has brought
   1-15  honor to his community and to the State of Texas; now, therefore,
   1-16  be it
   1-17        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   1-18  73rd Legislature, hereby commend Mark Henry on his superior
   1-19  efforts and on earning a 10th-place finish in the Olympic
   1-20  super-heavyweight class; and, be it further
   1-21        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
   1-22  him as an expression of regard from the Texas Senate.
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    2-1                                        President of the Senate
    2-2                                      I hereby certify that the
    2-3                                 above Resolution was adopted by
    2-4                                 the Senate on February 17, 1993.
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    2-6                                        Secretary of the Senate
    2-7                                 _____________________________________
    2-8                                         Member, Texas Senate