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Regular Session, 2010

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 149

BY REPRESENTATIVE KATZ AND SENATORS MOUNT AND THOMPSON

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

To commend Durand "Rudy" Macklin on the retirement of his jersey number by

Louisiana State University and for his outstanding achievements in promoting

physical fitness and sports in Louisiana.

WHEREAS, Mr. Macklin is an all-time great on the Louisiana State University

(LSU) basketball court; and

WHEREAS, his LSU basketball career spanned the years 1976 through 1981, during which he was a two-time All American; and

WHEREAS, he concluded his LSU basketball career as the second-leading scorer in team history behind only ; and

WHEREAS, he remains the leading rebounder in team history; and

WHEREAS, he helped lead the 1980-1981 LSU Men's basketball team to a school record of thirty-one wins and an appearance in the NCAA Final Four that season; and

WHEREAS, his accomplishments on the court helped to change the course of LSU basketball in the 1970s and led to a resurgence of interest in basketball at LSU; and

WHEREAS, one of the highest honors in any sport is for a player to have his jersey number retired, and this honor is particularly rare at LSU; and

WHEREAS, on February 6, 2010, Mr. Macklin's number 40 jersey was retired to the rafters of the Pete Maravich Assembly , joining the retired jerseys of LSU greats

Shaquille O'Neal, Bob Pettit, and Pete Maravich; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Macklin currently serves as the director of both the Governor's

Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and the Bureau of Minority Health Access in the

Department of Health and Hospitals; and

WHEREAS, in these positions, he has worked tirelessly to help adults and children throughout Louisiana to become more physically fit and lead healthier lives through

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Lighten Up Louisiana Youth; and

WHEREAS, he has built and added to these programs year after year, turning them into events that can compete with those of any state in the nation; and

WHEREAS, his efforts to promote physical fitness and sports in this state have cemented his place as a Louisiana legend; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Macklin merits a special measure of commendation for the tremendous pride and honor that he brings to the LSU community, the city of Baton Rouge, and the state of Louisiana for his accomplishments both on and off the basketball court.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Mr. Durand "Rudy" Macklin for his outstanding accomplishments as an athlete and leader in promoting physical fitness and education in this state.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby recognize and record for posterity the outstanding and unique contributions of Mr. Macklin to physical fitness and sports in Louisiana, and does hereby extend best wishes for continued success in all of his endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Mr. Durand "Rudy" Macklin.

SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE

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