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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 791
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Sidney Garton for his exceptional achievements in |
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track and field; and |
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WHEREAS, In the late 1950s, Sidney Garton established |
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world records in the 220-yard dash and the 100-yard dash and was |
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known at the time as the World's Fastest Human; and |
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WHEREAS, While he was a member of the track team at East |
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Texas State University, he ran the 100-yard dash in 9.3 seconds |
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and the 220-yard dash in 19.6 seconds; although both times were |
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wind-aided, they were widely recognized as marking Mr. Garton as |
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the foremost runner in the world in each event; and |
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WHEREAS, An Olympic-level competitor, he was unable to |
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participate in the 1960 Olympic Games, but he held fast to his |
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dream of taking part in the Olympics; and |
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WHEREAS, After his career as an active participant was |
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over, Mr. Garton continued to play an important role in his |
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sport; he was nominated to carry the Olympic torch and light the |
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flame at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, and when Muhammad Ali |
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was chosen for that honor, Mr. Garton served as the back-up to |
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assist him if necessary; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Garton also took part in fund-raising efforts |
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for the Atlanta Olympic Games, and the brick-paved section at |
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Centennial Olympic Park that he sponsored bears his name in honor |
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of his exemplary contributions; he is truly deserving of |
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recognition for his enduring record as one of the finest and most |
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dedicated athletes Texas has produced; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby commend Sidney Garton on his many |
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outstanding achievements in track and field and extend to him |
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best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be |
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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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Eltife |
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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 April 30, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |