SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 23
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the participants, organizers, and attendees of the
15th annual Larry Turner Classic Wheelchair Basketball
Tournament, which was held on October 7 and 8, 2023, at the Texas
State University Jowers Center in San Marcos; and
WHEREAS, The Larry Turner Classic is a popular community
event sanctioned by the National Wheelchair Basketball
Association that serves the adaptive sports community in the Lone
Star State; tournament participants include many local community
members and veterans, and each year, the participating athletes
visit Texas State University to compete in Championship,
Division III, and Juniors Divisions; and
WHEREAS, Organized with the support of Texas State
University faculty from such disciplines as recreational
therapy, exercise sports science, athletic training, and
physical education in partnership with the Research for Adaptive
and Inclusive Sport and Exercise Initiative, the classic is
coordinated with the assistance of student volunteers from the
university's graduate and undergraduate programs and included 20
teams and 250 athletes who took part in the event; and
WHEREAS, Tournament participants exhibited tremendous
discipline and exceptional teamwork throughout the competition,
and these extraordinary athletes can be justifiably proud of
their impressive skills and their fine sportsmanship; it is
indeed fitting that these treasured Texans receive special
recognition on their perseverance and dedication and on their
outstanding performance at the classic; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend the stellar
athletes, coaches, and supporters of the Larry Turner Classic
Wheelchair Basketball Tournament and extend to all
participants best wishes for success in all of their
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an
expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on November 21, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate