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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Jim McGurk is an inaugural inductee of The |
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University of Texas-Pan American Athletics Hall of Fame, and his |
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selection for this accolade provides a fitting opportunity to honor |
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him and recognize his achievements as a collegiate athlete; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. McGurk played for the Pan American College men's |
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basketball team from 1960 to 1964 and led the Broncs to the 1963 |
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NAIA National Championship, the only men's basketball championship |
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in school history; and |
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WHEREAS, An honorable mention NAIA All-American in 1962-63, |
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Mr. McGurk ranks 10th on the school's all-time scoring list with |
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1,281 points; he also ranks third in career rebounds, eighth in |
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career field goals made and field goals attempted, and 10th in |
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career free throws; and |
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WHEREAS, In honoring Mr. McGurk and the athletes, |
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individuals, and teams that have brought positive recognition to |
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UT-Pan American, the UTPA Athletics Hall of Fame also supports the |
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student-athletes of tomorrow by endowing athletic scholarships |
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with its proceeds, thus ensuring a bright future for the next |
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generation of Broncs; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Jim McGurk on his induction into |
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The University of Texas-Pan American Athletics Hall of Fame and |
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commend him for his notable achievements; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. McGurk as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |