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                                                                  H.R. No. 299



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The 2006 release of Glory Road, a film both 
educational and socially significant, provides a fitting occasion 
to recognize Nevil Shed and his contributions to a milestone 
victory on the court and in the struggle for civil rights; and
	WHEREAS, Walt Disney's Glory Road tells the story of the 1966 
NCAA basketball champion, Texas Western College, now The University 
of Texas at El Paso; in the championship final, which has been 
hailed as one of the NCAA's "25 Defining Moments," Texas Western 
head coach Don Haskins broke with tradition by starting an 
all-black team against the all-white Kentucky Wildcats; the African 
American squad defeated the heavily favored Wildcats, claiming the 
prestigious NCAA National Basketball Championship title while 
heralding a new era of racial equality in college basketball; and
	WHEREAS, Contributing to this significant event was the 
6-foot-8-inch Nevil Shed, who sank the free throw that put his team 
into the lead it never relinquished; dubbed "The Shadow," Mr. Shed 
was known for his tenacious defense and unrelenting hustle on the 
hardwood, averaging 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 80 percent 
free-throw shooting per game throughout his career; after 
graduating from college with a bachelor of arts degree in 
kinesiology and health, Mr. Shed was drafted by the NBA and played 
with the Boston Celtics; and
	WHEREAS, Since retiring as a player, Mr. Shed has worked 
tirelessly to help young people in the African American community; 
whether in the capacity of coach, advisor, or public speaker, he has 
shared his story of triumph against formidable odds with youth 
across the nation, inspiring them to believe that with 
determination, they can surmount any obstacle; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has been recognized for his work 
with a number of accolades, including the 2001 African American 
Legend Award, 2003 SOUL of Black Folks Award, 2004 San Antonio Black 
Achievement Award, and 2005 Prestigious Black History Makers Award; 
in addition, he has been featured in the Emmy Award-winning 
documentary Final Four and in HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumble; 
and
	WHEREAS, A pioneer in the struggle for racial justice and a 
role model for countless young people, Nevil Shed has continued to 
advance the dream of a more just and inclusive society, and it is a 
distinct pleasure to join in honoring him at this time; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Nevil "The Shadow" 
Shed for his role in charting a new course for college sports and 
for race relations throughout this state and nation; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Shed as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                       McClendon

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 299 was adopted by the House on May 
10, 2006, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House