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MS HC37

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

2/14/2013

Primary Sponsor

Sonya Williams-Barnes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, a native of Gulfport, Mississippi, upon his retirement from professional basketball after an exceptional career.

  • Recognizes Abdul-Rauf's achievements including being drafted third overall by the Denver Nuggets in 1990, earning NBA All Rookie Second Team honors, and being named NBA's Most Improved Player in 1993.

  • Highlights Abdul-Rauf's record-setting performances including a 51-point game on December 7, 1995, 20 assists in a single game, and a 95.6% free throw shooting percentage (second highest in NBA history).

  • Acknowledges Abdul-Rauf's charitable work, mentorship of youth, and international basketball success in Japan, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Russia, and Greece following his NBA career.

  • Directs the Mississippi Legislature to extend sincere best wishes for Abdul-Rauf's continued success and to provide copies of the resolution to Mr. Abdul-Rauf and members of the Capitol Press Corps.

Legislative Description

Mahmoud Abul-Rauf; commend upon retirement after exceptional basketball career.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

2/14/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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