78R5263 JHS-D

By:  Hunter                                                     H.C.R. No. 83 



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, On October 27, 2002, Abilene's John Lackey helped 
lead the Anaheim Angels to a world championship victory, becoming 
the first rookie pitcher to win Game 7 of a World Series since 1909; 
and
	WHEREAS, John Lackey is the son of Sharon and Derran Lackey, 
who were longtime residents of Abilene; Derran Lackey was John's 
head baseball coach at Abilene High School; and
	WHEREAS, A former Abilene High School Eagle, Mr. Lackey was 
called up from the Triple-A Salt Lake City Stingers to the big 
leagues on June 24, 2002, and earned a spot in the Angels' pitching 
rotation; and
	WHEREAS, The big right-hander compiled a record of 9-4 with a 
3.66 earned run average and helped propel his team into the playoffs 
and eventually to its first World Series title; he earned two 
post-season victories in his role as starter and reliever, and his 
memorable performance in Game 7 has established him as a true 
big-game pitcher; and
	WHEREAS, Pitching in the final game of the World Series is a 
dream held by countless young men, and John Lackey's exceptional 
performance in the 2002 World Series will surely provide future 
generations with inspiration to make their own dreams a reality; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby honor John Lackey for his contributions to the success of the 
world champion Anaheim Angels and congratulate him on becoming the 
first rookie pitcher in 93 years to win Game 7 of the World Series; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Lackey as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives and Senate.