2003S0298-2 02/24/03


By:  Jackson                                                    S.C.R. No. 23 



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Herb Miller for winning five medals at the state 
competition of the Senior Olympics held in Lubbock from August 26 to 
September 1, 2002; and
	WHEREAS, Herb Miller also participated in the regional senior 
games from March 10 to March 16, 2002, in Temple, Texas, setting a 
golf scoring record of 68 and 79 for a total of 138, and he had the 
first double eagle in Senior Olympics Games history; and
	WHEREAS, The Senior Olympics Texas State Games are sanctioned 
by the National Senior Games Association for athletes who are at 
least 50 years old; participants compete in 18 different sporting 
events, including golf, discus, basketball, and track and field; 
and
	WHEREAS, Herb Miller won a gold medal in basketball, a silver 
medal in golf, a silver medal in the discus, a bronze medal in the 
high jump, and a bronze medal in the shot put, and he qualified for 
the national competition scheduled in Hampton Roads, Virginia, from 
May 26 to June 9, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Herb enjoyed athletic competition in discus and shot 
put and in swimming and football in high school and college; he is a 
graduate of Louisiana Tech University, where he was All-State in 
basketball, football, and track; and
	WHEREAS, This exemplary athlete has participated in the 
Senior Olympics for the past six years, sometimes competing against 
former high school and college rivals; he takes pleasure in 
watching athletes in their 80s and 90s take part in the games; and
	WHEREAS, Herb Miller has demonstrated exceptional athletic 
ability and has confirmed the value and pleasure of lifelong 
athletic participation; he has brought great honor to himself, to 
his community, and to the State of Texas; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby commend Herb Miller on his outstanding achievements and 
extend to him best wishes for success in the national Senior 
Olympics; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for him 
as an expression of esteem from the Texas Legislature.