79S30762 JH-D

By:  Hochberg                                                     H.R. No. 209



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Rushan Gao won three gold medals in table tennis at 
the 19th Huntsman World Senior Games held in October 2005 in St. 
George, Utah, bringing notable acclaim to his home state of Texas 
and the city of Houston; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Gao demonstrated his mastery of the sport in his 
age group by taking the top spot in men's singles and by being part 
of the winning duo in men's doubles and mixed doubles; moreover, 
these victories are merely the latest table tennis glory garnered 
by Mr. Gao, who first won gold in the 1999 Senior Olympics in 
Houston and has since medaled in a number of other prestigious 
competitions; and
	WHEREAS, A versatile sportsman who continually challenges 
himself, Mr. Gao took home a gold medal in contract bridge at the 
2002 World Senior Games and has also had success in walking 
competitions; and
	WHEREAS, Rushan Gao, in his ninth decade of a very active and 
interesting life, serves as an inspiring example of all that can be 
accomplished by those who continually test their abilities and look 
forward to new opportunities and challenges; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Rushan Gao on 
winning three gold medals at the 19th World Senior Games and extend 
to him warmest best wishes for continued success and happiness; 
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.