SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 118

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Bill Hodge, who won the 50 through 54 age division of 
men's racquetball at the 2003 Summer National Senior Games, which 
were held June 2-6, 2003, in Hampton Roads, Virginia; and

	WHEREAS, Bill overcame a tendon injury that had sidelined 
him for more than seven months to become one of the top six 
preliminary-round players at the national games; he finished 4-1 
in a round-robin-formatted gold-medal round and then defeated a 
California player to take the national racquetball title; and

	WHEREAS, An athlete since his youth, Bill was an outstanding
football and baseball player during his high school days and set 
career records as a wide receiver at Trinity University; and

	WHEREAS, He learned to play racquetball in college and 
became expert at the sport, eventually winning four doubles 
championships with a different partner each time; and

	WHEREAS, Bill is an outstanding athlete and a highly 
skilled racquetball player, and he has earned the respect and 
admiration of his fellow competitors; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Bill Hodge 
on his exceptional athletic ability and extend congratulations 
to him on his victory at the 2003 Summer National Senior Games; 
and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Nelson




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 24, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate