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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 948
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Dallas Mavericks have advanced to the second
 1-4     round of the NBA playoffs by virtue of their phenomenal
 1-5     come-from-behind victory over the Utah Jazz in the decisive
 1-6     fifth game of that series; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, After dropping the first two contests in
 1-8     Salt Lake City, the Mavericks refused to allow the Jazz to
 1-9     deliver the knockout blow by winning the next two games at
1-10     Reunion Arena in Dallas, setting up an elimination game to
1-11     remain alive in the NBA playoffs; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Game five saw the Mavericks trailing by 14 points
1-13     after three quarters, but with the season on the line Dallas
1-14     demonstrated true championship heart in overcoming the Jazz on
1-15     their home floor, winning the game in thrilling fashion, 84-83; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Head Coach Don Nelson and owner Mark Cuban have
1-17     worked tirelessly to turn the Mavericks into a contender for the
1-18     NBA crown, and their efforts have been rewarded with the franchise's
1-19     first playoff series victory since 1988; and
1-20           WHEREAS, The Dallas Mavericks' extraordinary performance
1-21     against the Utah Jazz is truly indicative of the team's determination
1-22     and dedication to excellence, and it is most appropriate that the
 2-1     team be honored at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-2           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-3     77th Legislature, hereby congratulate the team members, coaching
 2-4     staff, and management of the Dallas Mavericks on their remarkable
 2-5     victory over the Utah Jazz and that they be extended sincere best
 2-6     wishes for continued success in their series against the San Antonio
 2-7     Spurs; and, be it further
 2-8           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared
 2-9     for the Dallas Mavericks as an expression of high regard by the
2-10     Texas Senate.
2-11                                             Nelson, Shapiro, Cain, West
2-12     ______________________________     _______________________________
2-13          Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate
2-14     ______________________________     _______________________________
2-15          Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate
2-16                                        _______________________________
2-17                                            President of the Senate
2-18                                             I hereby certify that the
2-19                                        above Resolution was adopted by
2-20                                        the Senate on May 4, 2001.
2-21                                        _______________________________
2-22                                            Secretary of the Senate