78R8152 MW-D

By:  Hochberg                                                     H.R. No. 519



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Ru-Shan Gao of Houston has proven himself to be an 
outstanding athlete and competitor and a fine example for all who 
wish to lead healthy, active, and interesting lives; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Gao first joined the Senior Olympics in Houston 
in 1999 and garnered a gold medal in doubles table tennis; winning 
other medals in subsequent years, he eagerly looked forward to 
competing at the 2002 Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George, 
Utah; and
	WHEREAS, When a technicality made him unable to participate 
in the table tennis competition, this versatile gentleman entered 
the contract bridge competition and won, becoming a national bridge 
gold medalist at the age of 81; and
	WHEREAS, The mark of a champion is the ability to overcome any 
obstacle, and Mr. Gao, who is also a champion walker, has 
demonstrated the determination, skill, and integrity to make him a 
true winner as well as a source of great pride to the Lone Star 
State; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Ru-Shan Gao on his competitive 
achievements and extend to him warmest best wishes for continued 
success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Gao as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.