Bill Text: PA HR974 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring the life and achievements of Manute Bol, Sudanese-born former National Basketball Association shot-blocking specialist noted for his advocacy and philanthropy in Africa, who died June 19, 2010, at 47 years of age.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2010-10-06 - Adopted [HR974 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2009-HR974-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 4417
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 974 Session of2010
INTRODUCED BY BROWN, PARKER, WATERS, JOHNSON, SWANGER, BOYLE, BRADFORD, BRENNAN, BUXTON, CALTAGIRONE, COHEN, CREIGHTON, CRUZ, DALEY, DAY, DiGIROLAMO, DONATUCCI, EVERETT, GEORGE, GRUCELA, HARKINS, HARPER, HARRIS, HENNESSEY, HESS, KIRKLAND, KORTZ, KRIEGER, MILLARD, MURT, OLIVER, PAYTON, PERZEL, PHILLIPS, READSHAW, ROCK, SANTONI, SAYLOR, SCAVELLO, SIPTROTH, STABACK, ROEBUCK, VULAKOVICH, WATSON, YOUNGBLOOD, D. EVANS, THOMAS, WILLIAMS, BAKER, BEYER, BISHOP, KOTIK, O'NEILL AND SONNEY, OCTOBER 4, 2010
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, OCTOBER 4, 2010
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and achievements of Manute Bol, Sudanese-born
former National Basketball Association shot-blocking
specialist noted for his advocacy and philanthropy in Africa,
who died June 19, 2010, at 47 years of age.
WHEREAS, Manute Bol was born in the village of Turalei in
southern Sudan, the son of a Dinka tribal chief; and
WHEREAS, Manute Bol attained distinction as the first African
to be drafted into the National Basketball Association (NBA) and
the only player to compile more blocked shots than scored
points; and
WHEREAS, Manute Bol's height, 7 feet 7 inches, and endearing
personality were also distinguishing; and
WHEREAS, Drafted by the Washington Bullets in 1985, Manute
Bol was a record-setting rookie shot blocker; and
WHEREAS, Manute Bol went on to play for the Golden State
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Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat until injury ended
his professional basketball career in 1995; and
WHEREAS, Humanitarian work became the focus of Manute Bol's
energies and resources in recent years; and
WHEREAS, Manute Bol visited Sudanese refugee camps and
contributed millions of dollars to relief efforts in his war-
torn homeland; and
WHEREAS, Manute Bol advised Sudan Sunrise, a humanitarian
organization based in Lenexa, Kansas; and
WHEREAS, Manute Bol's service to his native region included
school building construction projects in association with Sudan
Sunrise; and
WHEREAS, Manute Bol provided further humanitarian assistance
and aid for children's education through the Ring True
Foundation, a Christian relief organization he founded to
benefit Sudanese war-affected and displaced persons; and
WHEREAS, The House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania pays tribute to Manute Bol's exceptional personal
commitment to rebuilding southern Sudan and improving the lives
of Sudanese refugees; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania honor the life and achievements of
internationally known humanitarian and former NBA star Manute
Bol, who died June 19, 2010, at 47 years of age; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
the family of Manute Bol in care of Sudan Sunrise, 8643 Hauser
Court, Suite 240, Lenexa KS 66215.
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