Enrolled Copy H.C.R. 9 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JEFF HORNACEK 2000 GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Sponsor: Martin R. Stephens A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE LEGISLATURE AND THE GOVERNOR RECOGNIZING JEFF HORNACEK OF THE UTAH JAZZ FOR HIS VICTORIES IN NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION ALL-STAR COMPETITIONS; AND RECOGNIZING HIS EXCELLENT PLAY AND CONTRIBUTION TO HIS COMMUNITY AND THE STATE. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein: WHEREAS, during the 2000 National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Game events, Jeff Hornacek of the Utah Jazz successfully defended his title in the AT&T Three-Point Shootout and paired with Natalie Williams of the Utah Starzz to win the Sony All-Star 2ball championship; WHEREAS, Jeff Hornacek also earned a $100,000 donation from the NBA to the Huntsman Cancer Institute; WHEREAS, Jeff Hornacek has thrilled Utah Jazz fans with his precision shooting and pursuit of excellence on the court; WHEREAS, off the court, Jeff Hornacek's contributions to his community and the state of Utah exerts a tremendous influence for good; WHEREAS, Jeff Hornacek is admired and emulated by many Utahns who honor his commitment to family, hard work, and fair play; and WHEREAS, Jeff Hornacek continues to represent the Utah Jazz and the state of Utah with great distinction: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein, recognize Jeff Hornacek of the Utah Jazz for successfully defending his crown in the All-Star AT&T Three-Point Shootout and for winning the 2000 NBA Sony All-Star 2ball Championship. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature and the Governor recognize Jeff Hornacek for his athletic skill, commitment to community and family, and his example to the H.C.R. 9 Enrolled Copy youth of Utah. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be presented to Jeff Hornacek and the Utah Jazz. - 2 -.