H.R. No. 68
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Rushan Gao of Houston has once again demonstrated
remarkable athletic skill by earning three gold medals in table
tennis at the 2008 Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George, Utah;
and
WHEREAS, One of the premier senior athletic events in the
world, the Huntsman World Senior Games is an annual international,
Olympic-style sporting event that attracts more than 9,500 athletes
to compete in a wide variety of events; and
WHEREAS, A dominant force among table tennis players ages 80
and older, Mr. Gao has won gold medals in men's singles, men's
doubles, and mixed doubles at every Huntsman event since 2005, a
total of 12 first-place finishes in the last four years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gao has also enjoyed success in other
competitions, including his victories in mixed doubles and men's
singles play at the 2008 San Antonio Senior Games and in the mixed
doubles category at the 2008 Kerrville Senior Games; in addition,
he finished third in the over-80 singles division at the USA Table
Tennis U.S. Open in 2004; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gao's notable and ongoing achievements help to
demonstrate the benefits of good health and physical fitness for
people of all ages, and he serves as an inspiring example of how
Texans can live vigorous and eventful lives deep into their golden
years; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Rushan Gao on his many victories at
the Huntsman World Senior Games and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued joy and success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Gao as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Hochberg
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 68 was adopted by the House on
February 2, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House