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.
1-23 _____________________________________
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.
2-5 _____________________________________
2-6 Secretary of the Senate
2-7 _____________________________________
2-8 Member, Texas Senate