RESO 1984-02 - Athlete Terry HoageRESOLUTION NO. 84 -2
WHEREAS on January 4, 1983, the City Council, City of Huntsville,
Texas, convened in regular session and duly passed a resolution which
recognized a citizen who had distinguished himself as no other resident
before him had done; and
WHEREAS the assembly that night acknowledged this citizen's national
prominence in academic and athletic achievement as ALL AMERICA, and named
him an outstanding Citizen of Huntsville because of his noted contribution
to the youth of our community as an exemplary role model; and
WHEREAS, in conclusion the 1983 resolution extended praise and best
wishes for an even better senior season at the University of Georgia for
this favorite son who has, in fact, again exceeded the aspirations held in
our hearts for him and, in so doing, has now cast an even longer shadow for
his peers and established a record for our townspeople to long remember;
and
WHEREAS Terry Hoage has always been, above all, a team player in a
team sport, we now recognize the even higher echelon of team and personal
honors he has garnered throughout his collegiate career which include, but
are not limited to:
- A National Championship for the University of Georgia
- Three Sugar Bowl appearances
- Three Southeastern Coiference Championships
- A Cotton Bowl victory over the University of Texas
- Three Years Academic ALL AMERICA
- Two Years Consensus ALL AMERICA 1st Team
- Heisman Trophy Nominee
- Hula Bowl Appearance
- Chosen as one of Top Five Athletes by N.C.A.A.;
and
WHEREAS in reflection on his record we are caused to wonder, When has
there ever been . . . and when will there ever be another "Terry Hoage"
from Huntsville; a shining example of a student so highly motivated, an
athlete so highly dedicated, a citizen so worthy of the praise and honor
herewith bestowed . . .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, that Tuesday, January 24, 1984 be designated and
observed by the Citizens of our Community as
TERRY HOAGE DAY
in recognition of his unparalleled accomplishments in academic and athletic
achievement and in our most sincere appreciation for the example he has set
for the youth of this community. We will not soon forget!
UNANIMOUSLY PASSED AND APPROVED this the 17th day of January,1984.
ATTEST:
Ruth DeShaw, City Secretary
CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
By
William V. Nash, Mayor