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By:  Lewis                                                      H.C.R. No. 253



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, Track and field legend Jim Hines earned the respect 
and admiration of countless individuals during his remarkable 
career as one of the world's top sprinters, and it is a privilege to 
honor this esteemed gentleman at this time; and
	WHEREAS, Born September 10, 1946, in Dumas, Arkansas, Mr. 
Hines moved to Oakland, California, with his family in 1952; he 
developed a love for baseball during his early years, and his 
astounding speed made him a natural in the outfield; and
	WHEREAS, It was as a member of his high school track team, 
however, that he made his mark, going undefeated in the 100-yard and 
220-yard dashes during his high school career and tying the 
national prep school record with a 9.4-second 100-yard dash as a 
senior; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Hines attended Texas Southern University in 
Houston and soon established himself as a leader on the school's 
track team; he equaled the world record of 9.1 seconds in the 
100-yard dash, and, at an Amateur Athletic Union Nationals 
semifinal, he became the first person to break the 10-second 
barrier in the 100-meter dash; and
	WHEREAS, At the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, Mr. Hines 
earned a gold medal and the title "World's Fastest Human" after 
winning the 100-meter dash with a time of 9.95 seconds; he also 
anchored the men's 4x100-meter relay team, which won gold with a 
world record time of 38.2 seconds; and
	WHEREAS, A member of the International Track and Field Hall 
of Fame, the United States Track and Field Hall of Fame, and the 
Texas Sports Hall of Fame, Mr. Hines held the 100-meter world record 
and the "World's Fastest Human" moniker for an astonishing 15 
years; and
	WHEREAS, Few individuals have demonstrated the passion and 
commitment to excellence that characterized the athletic career of 
Jim Hines, and as we approach the 35th anniversary of his 
record-setting Olympic performance, it is fitting that we pause to 
acknowledge his extraordinary accomplishments; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby commend Jim Hines for his outstanding athletic achievements 
and extend to him best wishes for continued success and happiness; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Hines as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives and Senate.