H.C.R. 8 Enrolled

RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NATALIE WILLIAMS
2000 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Sponsor: Martin R. Stephens
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE LEGISLATURE AND THE GOVERNOR
RECOGNIZING NATALIE WILLIAMS OF THE UTAH STARZZ FOR HER VICTORY IN
THE SONY ALL-STAR 2BALL CHAMPIONSHIP; AND RECOGNIZING HER
TREMENDOUS TALENTS ON THE BASKETBALL FLOOR AND HER CONTRIBUTION AS
A ROLE MODEL FOR UTAH'S YOUTH.
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, Natalie Williams of the Utah Starzz paired with Jeff Hornacek of the Utah Jazz to win the
Sony All-Star 2ball championship;
WHEREAS, Natalie Williams was outstanding in the 2ball event, making a key shot that
ultimately led to victory in the competition;
WHEREAS, Natalie Williams is a Utah native with many extended family members living
in the state;
WHEREAS, Natalie Williams was recently named USA Basketball's Female Athlete of
the Year;
WHEREAS, Natalie Williams was also named to the 1999 All-Women's National
Basketball Association First Team and will represent the United States in the 2000 Olympic
Summer Games in Sydney, Australia;
WHEREAS, Natalie Williams has distinguished herself among fellow athletes with her
tenacity, dedication to basketball, and her drive for excellence;
WHEREAS, Utah is proud that Natalie Williams has made Utah her home; and
WHEREAS, Natalie Williams represents the finest in athleticism and professionalism in
women's basketball and serves as a role model for many young Utahns:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
Governor concurring therein, recognize Natalie Williams of the Utah Starzz for her victory in the
2000 NBA Sony All-Star 2ball Championship.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature and the Governor recognize Natalie
Williams for her athletic skill and professionalism and for being a role model for Utah's youth.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be presented to Natalie
Williams and the Utah Starzz.

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