78S10119 JHS-D

By:  Deshotel                                                     H.R. No. 29 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Basketball phenomenon Kendrick Perkins of 
Beaumont's Clifton J. Ozen High School was selected 27th overall in 
the 2003 NBA Draft, fulfilling a lifelong dream and earning an 
opportunity to play on the world's biggest stage; and
	WHEREAS, One of four high school players chosen in the 
draft's first round, Mr. Perkins will begin his professional 
basketball career with the Boston Celtics; and
	WHEREAS, A three-time All-State selection, Mr. Perkins 
helped lead Ozen to four consecutive district championships and one 
state championship during his four years at the school; over the 
past three seasons, the team posted a remarkable 96-3 record, 
dominating virtually all opponents; and
	WHEREAS, Only the most talented and dedicated athletes earn 
the right to play in the NBA, and Kendrick Perkins has demonstrated 
the drive and determination, as well as the requisite physical 
skills and abilities, necessary to succeed at the professional 
level; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby recognize Kendrick Perkins 
on being selected in the first round of the 2003 NBA Draft and 
extend to him best wishes for a successful career in professional 
basketball; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Perkins as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.