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AR HR1064
Resolution
Status
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
RJ Hawk
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AI Summary
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Arkansas House Resolution recognizing Scottie Pippen, born September 25, 1965, in Hamburg, Arkansas, for his basketball achievements and contributions to the state and nation
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Pippen attended University of Central Arkansas initially as student team manager after receiving no scholarship offers, grew from 6'1" to 6'8" during college, and was drafted 5th overall in the 1987 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls
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Won 6 NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls (1991-1993, 1996-1998), was named to 7 NBA All-Star teams, and scored 18,940 career points with 6,135 assists and 2,307 steals
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Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010 as a two-time inductee (NBA career and Olympic "Dream Team"), won gold medals in 1992 and 1996 Olympics, and was named one of the 50 greatest NBA players in 1996-1997
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Jersey number 33 retired by both University of Central Arkansas and the Chicago Bulls; basketball court at UCA Farris Center was dedicated in his honor on June 14, 2021
Legislative Description
To Recognize University Of Central Arkansas And National Basketball Association Star Scottie Pippen For His Achievements And For His Contributions To His Community, The State Of Arkansas, The Nation, And The World.
Last Action
READ AND ADOPTED.
3/6/2025