[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 274 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 274

Honoring John Stockton for an outstanding career, congratulating him on 
 his retirement, and thanking him for his contributions to basketball, 
                to the State of Utah, and to the Nation.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 12, 2003

 Mr. Matheson (for himself and Mr. Nethercutt) submitted the following 
  resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Honoring John Stockton for an outstanding career, congratulating him on 
 his retirement, and thanking him for his contributions to basketball, 
                to the State of Utah, and to the Nation.

Whereas John Stockton is the all-time leader in assists in the history of the 
        National Basketball Association;
Whereas Stockton ranks among the top point guards in basketball and was selected 
        in 1996 as one of the ``50 Greatest Players in National Basketball 
        Association History'';
Whereas Stockton is the league's all-time leader in steals, ending his career 
        with an incredible 3,265 steals;
Whereas Stockton loyally played all 19 of his NBA seasons with the Utah Jazz in 
        an era dominated by free agency and propelled his team to the NBA 
        playoffs during each of those years;
Whereas Stockton won two gold medals as a member of the United States men's 
        basketball ``Dream Team'' in the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona and the 1996 
        Olympics in Atlanta;
Whereas Stockton has been a perennial All-Star, All-NBA selection, and has made 
        the NBA All-Defensive Team three times;
Whereas Stockton's commitment to being part of a team made him successful both 
        on the court and off as a dedicated husband to his wife, Nada, and 
        father to his six children;
Whereas Stockton's sportsmanship and commitment to basketball made him a hero to 
        millions of Americans, especially those in his dual hometowns, Salt Lake 
        City, Utah and Spokane, Washington;
Whereas Stockton had a reputation as a true team player who brought out the best 
        in his teammates; and
Whereas, on June 7, 2003, tens of thousands of fans attended a retirement 
        celebration in Salt Lake City, Utah: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) honors John Stockton for an outstanding career;
            (2) congratulates John Stockton on his retirement; and
            (3) thanks John Stockton for his contributions to 
        basketball, to the State of Utah, and to the Nation.
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