SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 651

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Kirk Dressendorfer, who was inducted into the Longhorn 
Hall of Honor in November, 2002, and into the Pearland Baseball 
Hall of Honor in February, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Kirk played baseball for the Longhorns at 
The University of Texas at Austin from 1988 through 1990; during 
his excellent college baseball career, he enjoyed 45 career wins; 
he and his teammates also won Longhorn Coach Cliff Gustafson's 
1,000th game, and he was proud to have never lost a game to 
Texas A&M University, the University of Oklahoma, or the 
University of Arkansas; and
	WHEREAS, In recognition of his talent and accomplishments, 
Kirk was three times selected All-Southwest Conference and 
All-American; in 1988, he was chosen Newcomer of the Year as 
well as Player of the Year for the Southwest Conference; and
	WHEREAS, In 1990, he was a first-round draft choice by a 
professional league and became one of three players to ever win 
their first professional game; and
	WHEREAS, A first-rate baseball player, Kirk demonstrated 
awesome pitching skills and great sportsmanship as a member of 
The University of Texas Longhorn team; and
	WHEREAS, Kirk is devoted to his family and has been married 
to his wife, Sarah, for eight years; the couple has been blessed 
with three children, Jack, Josie, and David Dressendorfer; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend Kirk Dressendorfer for his 
superior athletic accomplishments and congratulate him on his 
induction into the Longhorn Hall of Honor and the Pearland 
Baseball Hall of Honor; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 22, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate