HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2630 RESOLUTION NO. 2630
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
HONORING ELGIN BAYLOR
WHEREAS, Elgin Baylor was born on September 16, 1934 in
Washington, D.C. and attended the University of Seattle in Seattle,
Washington; and
WHEREAS, Elgin Baylor made his professional debut with the
Minneapolis Lakers during the 1958 -59 season and became the third rookie
in the history of the league to make the All NBA team; and
WHEREAS, Elgin Baylor has always made himself available to speak to
young people and has always been vitally interested in their welfare; and
WHEREAS, Elgin Baylor has accomplished the following all -time NBA
records for a regular game:
Most Points One Game by a Forward 71
Most Times Selected First Team A11 -Pro 10; and
WHEREAS, Elgin Baylor has accomplished the following championship
playoff records:
Career -Most Field Goals Made 1,388
Career -Most Field Goals Attempted 3,151
Game -Most Points Ever Scored 61
Game -Most Points - Half 33
Game -Most Field Goals Attempted - Half 25; and
WHEREAS, Elgin Baylor is now retiring after thirteen years as a pro-
fessional basketball player to work in public relations and scouting for
the Los Angeles Lakers.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That this City Council does hereby extend its commendation
and best wishes for continued success to Elgin Baylor.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution and cause a certified copy to be delivered to Mr. Elgin Baylor.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of December, 1971.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey thereof held on
the 13th day of December, 1971, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: 4 Councilmen: Morton, Jennings, Hollis, Ferris
NOES: 0 Councilmen: None
ABSENT: 1 Councilmen: Winton
City Clerk