By: Brown S.R. No. 94 1-1 By: Brown S.R. No. 94 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-3 WHEREAS, Seldom in the annals of American baseball has there 1-4 been a pitcher as great as Nolan Ryan; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 1-6 congratulate him on reaching an important milestone in his life; 1-7 his 50th birthday occurs on January 31, 1997; and 1-8 WHEREAS, An amazingly accurate pitcher since his childhood, 1-9 this true American hero began his baseball career with the New York 1-10 Mets in 1966; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Nolan Ryan ended his illustrious career with the 1-12 Texas Rangers, throwing his final pitch on September 22, 1993; and 1-13 WHEREAS, In 1967 he married his high school sweetheart, 1-14 Ruth, and the devoted couple made a home and raised their three 1-15 children with family values; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mr. Ryan is quite successful in business and 1-17 ranching; he is an outstanding product endorser because people 1-18 know that he is a small town boy who accomplished great feats 1-19 without compromising his morals or his values; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Despite his fame and achievements, Nolan Ryan is 1-21 modest about his success; almost every person can identify with 1-22 him; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Appointed a commissioner of the Texas Parks and 2-1 Wildlife Department, Nolan Ryan is the embodiment of the American 2-2 dream; now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-4 75th Legislature, hereby commend and applaud Nolan Ryan on the 2-5 momentous occasion of his 50th birthday and wish him many more 2-6 years of success and happiness; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-8 Nolan Ryan as an expression of the high regard and esteem of the 2-9 Texas Senate. 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 President of the Senate 2-12 I hereby certify that the above 2-13 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-14 on February 3, 1997. 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 Secretary of the Senate 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Member, Texas Senate