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are the first to defeat the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA 
finals; 
Whereas, since its founding in 1988, the Miami Heat has 
won three world championships, four conference titles, 
nine division titles, and made 17 playoff appearances; 
Whereas, the 2012–2013 Miami Heat organization is com-
prised of players: Ray Allen, Chris Anderson, Joel An-
thony, Shane Battier, Chris Bosh, Mario Chalmers, Nor-
ris Cole, Udonis Haslem, Juwan Howard, LeBron James, 
James Jones, Rashard Lewis, Mike Miller, Jarvis 
Varnado, Dwyane Wade; 
Whereas, LeBron James was named the NBA Most Valuable 
Player during the 2012–2013 regular season, was named 
the NBA Most Valuable Player during the 2013 finals, 
and joined Michael Jordan and Bill Russell as the only 
players in NBA history to win back-to-back NBA finals 
and regular season MVP awards; 
Whereas, the San Antonio Spurs were seconds away from 
winning the NBA finals until Ray Allen hit a clutch 
three-pointer, sending the game into overtime and forcing 
a decisive game seven; 
Whereas, the Miami Heat coaching staff exhibited exemplary 
leadership and guidance; 
Whereas, the Miami Heat coaching staff included: Erik 
Spoelstra, Head Coach; Bob McAdoo, Assistant Coach; 
Ron Rothstein, Assistant Coach; David Fizdale, Assistant 
Coach; Chad Kammerer, Assistant Coach; Octavio De La 
Grana, Assistant Coach; Bill Foran, Strength and Condi-
tioning Coach; Jay Sabol, Athletic Trainer; Rey Jaffet, 
Assistant Trainer; Rob Pimental, Assistant Trainer; 
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Whereas, the Miami Heat management has shown a positive 
commitment to the Miami Heat franchise by successfully 
acquiring, assembling, and maintaining a team of high- 
quality, winning players; 
Whereas, the Miami Heat Organization consists of executive 
staff, including: Micky Arison, Managing General Part-
ner; Nick Arison, Chief Executive Officer; Pat Riley, 
President; Erik Spoeistra, Head Coach; Eric Woolworth, 
President, Business Operations; Michael McCullough, Ex-
ecutive Vice President/CMO; Mike Walker, Executive 
Vice President, HEAT Group Enterprises; Alonzo 
Mourning, Vice President, Player Programs; Stephen 
Weber, Executive Vice President, Sales; Kim Stone, Ex-
ecutive Vice President/General Manager, American Air-
lines Arena; Sammy Schulman, Executive Vice President/ 
CFO; Raquel Libman, Executive Vice President/General 
Counsel; 
Whereas, the Miami Heat players have been outstanding role 
models on and off the court; 
Whereas, the Miami Heat organization has enriched the 
South Florida community through public service pro-
grams, including: Heat Academy; Heat Scholarships; 
Miami Heat Read to Achieve; Miami Heat Fund-Raiser; 
Miami Heat Wheels; Shoot for the Stars; Books and Bas-
ketball Summer Clinics; Heat Youth Basketball; Miami 
Heat Learn to Swim Program; 
Whereas, the Miami Heat fans have been an integral part of 
this championship by providing unwavering support 
throughout the entire season, and each and every season 
prior; and 
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Whereas, the Miami Heat performance against the San Anto-
nio Spurs during the 2013 NBA finals will go down as 
one of the greatest series in NBA history: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors 
the entire Miami Heat organization for winning the 2013 
NBA World Championship. 
Æ 
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