R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
 1-2     one of baseball's true legends by celebrating the lifetime
 1-3     achievements of Henry L. "Hank" Aaron; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Known for his ferocious swing that helped him
 1-5     acquire the universal moniker "Hammerin' Hank," this remarkable
 1-6     athlete etched a permanent place in Major League Baseball's storied
 1-7     history when he belted his 715th home run to shatter George Herman
 1-8     "Babe" Ruth's home run record on April 8, 1974; Mr. Aaron finished
 1-9     his illustrious 23-year career with an astounding 755 home runs and
1-10     remains baseball's all-time home run king; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Selected as one of ESPN's top 100 North American
1-12     athletes of the 20th century, Mr. Aaron holds numerous records and
1-13     ranks as the game's all-time leader in RBIs, total bases, and
1-14     extra-base hits and is second in at-bats and runs scored; in
1-15     addition, he hit 40 or more home runs eight times, played in 24
1-16     All-Star Games, was chosen as the National League's Most Valuable
1-17     Player in 1957, and became the first player ever to record the
1-18     unique milestone of 3,000 hits and 500 home runs; and
1-19           WHEREAS, A member of the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves and
1-20     later the Milwaukee Brewers, Mr. Aaron was one of the game's most
1-21     feared sluggers and best all-around players; his prodigious
1-22     accomplishments led to his induction into the National Baseball
1-23     Hall of Fame in Cooperstown in 1982; and
1-24           WHEREAS, Since retiring from baseball in 1976, he has stayed
 2-1     close to the game and has held several important positions with the
 2-2     Atlanta Braves organization, such as vice president of player
 2-3     development and senior vice president and assistant to the
 2-4     president; moreover, Mr. Aaron has worked for Turner Broadcasting
 2-5     as a corporate vice president of community relations and as a
 2-6     member of the network's board of directors, and he has also served
 2-7     as vice president of business development for The Airport Network;
 2-8     and
 2-9           WHEREAS, A native of Mobile, Alabama, Mr. Aaron is a leader
2-10     off the field as well and is involved in many civic and
2-11     philanthropic activities; he has generously donated his time and
2-12     considerable talents to Big Brothers and Big Sisters organizations,
2-13     and his Hank Aaron Rookie League has given many young people in
2-14     Atlanta an opportunity and outlet to play baseball; and
2-15           WHEREAS, Whether it be on the field or in the community, this
2-16     esteemed gentleman's talent, integrity, and immense character have
2-17     earned him the respect and admiration of legions of players,
2-18     coaches, and fans worldwide, and it is indeed a privilege to pay
2-19     tribute to him at this time; now, therefore, be it
2-20           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
2-21     Legislature hereby honor the outstanding career and immeasurable
2-22     contributions of Henry L. "Hank" Aaron and extend to him sincere
2-23     best wishes for continued success and good fortune; and, be it
2-24     further     RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-25     prepared for Mr. Aaron as an expression of high regard by the Texas
2-26     House of Representatives.
                                                             Jones of Dallas
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 755 was adopted by the House on May
         11, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House