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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Rushan Gao of Houston has once again excelled in his |
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work as a talented participant in and dedicated sponsor of senior |
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table tennis competition in 2010; and |
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WHEREAS, Already a highly successful player, Mr. Gao, age 89, |
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added to his long list of accomplishments with outstanding |
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performances in six tournaments, collecting a total of 15 gold |
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medals and 1 silver medal over the course of the year; and |
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WHEREAS, This determined competitor dominated play in the |
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singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events at the Houston Senior |
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Table Tennis Open, at both the San Antonio and Brazos Valley Senior |
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Olympic Games, and at the Nevada and Texas State Senior Olympic |
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Games; he also continued his tradition of excellence at the |
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prestigious Huntsman World Senior Games, claiming two gold medals |
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in table tennis events and a silver in bridge; it was the sixth |
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consecutive year he has won at least two table tennis gold medals at |
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the Huntsman games, and he took home three golds each year between |
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2005 and 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, In his senior games career, Mr. Gao has earned 83 |
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gold medals, 14 silver medals, and 6 bronze medals; most have come |
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in table tennis, but he has also distinguished himself at bridge and |
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in the two-mile walk; his triumphs are all the more impressive given |
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the fact that he suffers from a serious heart condition that has |
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required intensive medical treatment; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Gao takes part in sporting events to promote the |
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positive benefits of physical fitness regardless of one's age; he |
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has furthered that message through his ongoing sponsorship of the |
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Houston Senior Table Tennis Open and a family relative group |
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tournament, and his efforts have helped convince his fellow Houston |
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residents to become more active; and |
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WHEREAS, Rushan Gao remains an inspiration for Texans young |
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and old, and his enduring success as a sportsman and physical |
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fitness advocate is indeed deserving of recognition; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Rushan Gao on another year of |
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notable sporting achievements in 2010 and extend to him sincere |
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best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Gao as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |