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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 93
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Dr. William Farney, who is retiring as director of the |
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University Interscholastic League after more than 30 years of |
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outstanding service to the organization; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Farney joined the University Interscholastic |
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League in 1977 as athletic director and assistant to the director |
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following a highly successful career as a teacher, coach, and |
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administrator in schools in Texas and Oklahoma; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Dr. Farney has endeavored |
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to strengthen public education and promote sportsmanship among |
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student athletes; he is a member of the National Federation |
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Basketball Rules Committee, the National Swimming and Diving |
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Rules Committee, and the National Collegiate Athletic |
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Association Football Rules Committee; and |
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WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, Dr. Farney has won |
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numerous awards for his efforts to improve the quality of public |
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education and interscholastic competition; he has participated |
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in state and national studies on athletic injuries and is |
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recognized as a leader in assisting projects involving dental and |
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medical information; and |
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WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, Dr. Farney is |
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respected and admired by his colleagues, and his presence at the |
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University Interscholastic League will be greatly missed; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby commend Dr. William Farney on his dedication |
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to public education and the advancement of spirited competition |
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and sportsmanship and extend to him best wishes for the |
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retirement years ahead; 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 esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Watson |
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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 2, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |