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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 277
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased |
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to recognize John Woodruff for his many accomplishments as |
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an athlete, scholar, and dedicated public servant; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Woodruff represented the United States |
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at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin and won the gold medal |
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in the 800-meter race; and |
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WHEREAS, On July 17, 1937, Mr. Woodruff participated in |
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track events in the Greater Texas and Pan American Exposition |
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in Dallas; he won the 800-meter competition but was not officially |
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recognized as having set a new world record; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Woodruff graduated from the University of |
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Pittsburgh in 1939 and earned a graduate degree from New York |
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University in 1941; he served honorably in the United States Army, |
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both in World War II and as a lieutenant colonel commanding two |
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battalions during the Korean War; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Woodruff spent his professional life in service |
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to the people of the City of New York, working as a Children's Aid |
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officer, a teacher, a welfare officer, a recreation director, |
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and a parole officer; and |
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WHEREAS, John Woodruff overcame great obstacles to attain the |
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highest levels of achievement, both personally and professionally; |
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WHEREAS, A loving husband and father, he is the personification |
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of hard work and determination, both athletically and academically, |
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and he is an inspiration to all Americans; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Woodruff is recognized and celebrated today |
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for his achievement in the 1937 Pan American games held at Fair Park |
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in Dallas and for his contributions to the education, athletic |
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development, and well-being of generations of children; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Woodruff's legacy is appreciated and recognized |
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by the naming of a deserving young student to receive the newly |
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created John Youie Woodruff Scholarship at Southern Methodist |
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University in Dallas; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby congratulate John Woodruff on his victory |
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in Dallas in 1937 and commend him for being a role model to people |
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of all ages and for inspiring all Americans to persevere and strive |
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to achieve their dreams; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 19, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |