TITLE: Congratulating Sam L. Sibert on his induction into the 2009-2010 Eastern Oklahoma State College Alumni Hall of Fame.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Sam L. Sibert on his induction into the 2009-2010 Eastern Oklahoma State College Alumni Hall of Fame.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A talented athlete received well-deserved recognition when Sam L. Sibert was inducted into the 2009-2010 Eastern Oklahoma State College Alumni Hall of Fame and a scholarship was named in his honor; and WHEREAS, Born in McCormick, South Carolina, Mr. Sibert grew up in Chicago, where he attended Crane Tech High and led the school's basketball team to within one game of a state championship; pursued by a number of major universities, he chose to study at Eastern Oklahoma State College; and WHEREAS, During his college career, he broke every basketball rebounding record at EOSC, was twice named an All-American, earned the prestigious Larry Stone Award, and went on to win two National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics national championships at Kentucky State University; moreover, he was drafted into the National Basketball Association as the first draft choice by the newly franchised Kansas City-Omaha Kings; and WHEREAS, Today, Mr. Sibert is a successful entrepreneur; the founder and CEO of a utility corporation, the S. L. Sibert Company, he supervises more than 250 employees at one of the largest construction companies in North Central Texas; and WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman has been supported in all of his endeavors by his wife of 37 years, Rita, and his three children, Dorian, Robin, and Samantha; he is also a doting grandfather to six grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Sam Sibert anchored his alma mater's basketball team with powerful and inspired performances, and he remains a beloved figure among Mountaineer fans and Oklahoma residents; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Sam L. Sibert on his induction into the 2009-2010 Eastern Oklahoma State College Alumni Hall of Fame and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness and good fortune; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Sibert as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Veasey Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 834 was adopted by the House on March 31, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House