1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 390 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Everett Blackburn 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-7 citizens of Big Spring in mourning the loss of Everett Blackburn, 1-8 who died January 30, 2001, at the age of 46; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born February 9, 1954, in the State of Kansas, 1-10 Everett Blackburn moved to Big Spring following his work at 1-11 Emporia State University; he joined the Big Spring Independent 1-12 School District, where he was employed for 11 years before 1-13 becoming the athletic trainer at Howard College; and 1-14 WHEREAS, At the time of his death, Mr. Blackburn had spent 1-15 11 years at Howard College and was a nationally known athletic 1-16 trainer; in 1993, he was inducted into the National Athletic 1-17 Trainers Association's Hall of Fame, and in 1999, he was the 1-18 youngest member ever to be inducted into the Southwest Athletic 1-19 Trainers Association's Hall of Fame; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Mr. Blackburn was devoted to his work and was 1-21 noted for turning out top-notch, dedicated trainers; his students 1-22 were taught with hands-on training techniques by working at area 2-1 school games; and 2-2 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman, 2-3 Everett Blackburn was respected for his many accomplishments 2-4 and for his leadership in his community and in his profession; in 2-5 1992, he was presented with the Eddie Wojicki Award for being the 2-6 best athletic trainer in Texas and Oklahoma, and Howard College 2-7 recently honored him by establishing the Everett Blackburn 2-8 Scholarship; and 2-9 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he 2-10 gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and 2-11 valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and 2-12 WHEREAS, Everett Blackburn lived his life to the fullest, 2-13 and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by 2-14 his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-15 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-16 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-17 bereaved family of Everett Blackburn; and, be it further 2-18 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-19 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 2-20 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, 2-21 it do so in memory of Everett Blackburn. 2-22 Duncan 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 President of the Senate 2-25 I hereby certify that the above 2-26 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-27 on March 5, 2001, by a rising vote. 2-28 ______________________________________ 2-29 Secretary of the Senate 3-1 ______________________________________ 3-2 Member, Texas Senate