1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 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