H.R. No. 157



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Steve Francis of the Houston Rockets has been 
selected as a starter for the Western Conference at the 2003 NBA 
All-Star Game and this prestigious honor is indeed well deserved; 
and
	WHEREAS, Since joining the NBA, Mr. Francis has confounded 
opponents with his blazing quickness, outstanding shooting touch, 
and deft ballhandling; these qualities are aptly demonstrated by 
his per-game averages of 23 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 6.2 assists 
during the 2002-2003 season; and
	WHEREAS, Initially drafted by the Vancouver Grizzlies, Mr. 
Francis came to the Houston Rockets organization in a trade and 
immediately met or exceeded the lofty expectations that accompanied 
him to the Bayou City, garnering NBA Co-Rookie of the Year in his 
inaugural season; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Francis was also a star at the collegiate level 
and was named second team All-American by the Associated Press and 
first team All-Atlantic Coast Conference after his junior season at 
the University of Maryland; and
	WHEREAS, A truly extraordinary athlete, Steve Francis 
continues to bring tremendous pleasure to hoops fans in the Houston 
area and across the nation, and it is most appropriate that he 
receive special legislative recognition at this time; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Steve Francis of the Houston 
Rockets on being selected as a starter for the 2003 Western 
Conference All-Stars and extend to him sincere best wishes for an 
outstanding performance at the All-Star Game and continued success; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Francis as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                            Wong

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 157 was adopted by the House on 
February 6, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House