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78R19023 MW-D

By:  Dutton                                                     H.C.R. No. 275



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, Rudy Tomjanovich has retired as head coach of the 
Houston Rockets, having left an indelible mark in the annals of NBA 
history during his remarkable 33-year career as player, scout, 
broadcaster, assistant coach, and head coach of the team; and
	WHEREAS, "Rudy T" was a consensus All-American at the 
University of Michigan, and, as the 1970 NBA draft's second overall 
pick, he played for 11 years with the Rockets; for his dominance as 
a player, which included leading the team in scoring during the 
1976-1977 season and helping to bring the franchise its first 
divisional championship, this five-time NBA All-Star was 
deservedly honored by the franchise when he became the first 
Rockets player to have his jersey number retired; and
	WHEREAS, After concluding his playing career in 1981, Coach 
Tomjanovich ably served the Rockets as a scout for two years before 
becoming an assistant coach in 1983; his selection as head coach in 
1992 launched a stellar era of basketball excellence for the city of 
Houston; and
	WHEREAS, Assembling a talented cast of athletes and inspiring 
them with exceptional leadership, Coach Tomjanovich twice gave 
Rockets fans the ultimate taste of victory by winning the 1993-1994 
and 1994-1995 NBA championships; and
	WHEREAS, Coach Tomjanovich tallied a 503-397 professional 
record during his 12 years as head coach; he also led the 1998 USA 
World Championship Team to a bronze medal in Athens, Greece, and 
earned a gold medal as head coach of the USA Basketball Mens' Senior 
National Team at the 2000 Sydney Olympics; and
	WHEREAS, A mentor to players and a favorite of fans, "Rudy T" 
will forever hold a place of prestige among basketball's greatest 
coaches, and he will undoubtedly continue to serve the franchise 
with the same passion, commitment, and integrity he has 
demonstrated throughout his long association with the Rockets; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby recognize the outstanding coaching career of Rudy 
Tomjanovich and extend to him all the best in the years to come; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Coach Tomjanovich as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.