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MS HC37
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/14/2013
Primary Sponsor
Sonya Williams-Barnes
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AI Summary
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Commends Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, a native of Gulfport, Mississippi, upon his retirement from professional basketball after an exceptional career.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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