THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY WATERS, BISHOP, BROWN, BUXTON AND CALTAGIRONE, AUGUST 2, 2010

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, AUGUST 2, 2010  

A RESOLUTION

Urging the United States Postal Service to issue a commemorative

postage stamp in recognition of the career and life

accomplishments of legendary basketball champion Wilton N.

"Wilt" Chamberlain.

WHEREAS, Wilt Chamberlain, also affectionately known as "Wilt

the Stilt," is universally regarded as one of the most

extraordinary, gravity-defying basketball players in history;

and

WHEREAS, Mr. Chamberlain ranked among the all-time leading

National Basketball Association (NBA) scorers and rebounders, in

addition to holding the record for scoring 100 points, the most

points ever scored in a single game; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Chamberlain masterfully played 14 seasons with

the Philadelphia and San Francisco Warriors, the Philadelphia

76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers, while earning numerous honors

for his unmatched abilities; and

WHEREAS, In his first year with the NBA, Wilt Chamberlain was

named Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player in an All-Star

Game and the Most Valuable Player of the year, the only player

ever to receive those honors simultaneously; and

WHEREAS, In 1979, Mr. Chamberlain was inducted into the

Basketball Hall of Fame and named one of the 50 greatest NBA

players in history; and

WHEREAS, Among other notable accomplishments, Mr. Chamberlain

played numerous years with the Harlem Globetrotters and was the

first player to have his jersey retired; and

WHEREAS, He was an avid financial and physical supporter of

many organizations, such as Project H.O.M.E., Operation Smile

and Kansas University Endowment Association; and

WHEREAS, He developed and supported a women's track team,

"Wilt's Wonder Women," that featured such greats as Jackie

Joyner-Kersee, Florence Griffith-Joyner and others; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Chamberlain unquestionably exemplified superior

sportsmanship on the court and will forever be remembered for

his incredible athletic abilities and dominance on the

basketball court; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives commend Wilt

Chamberlain for his outstanding achievements and urge the United

States Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp honoring

Wilton N. "Wilt" Chamberlain; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge the

Citizen's Advisory Committee to recommend to the Postmaster

General that such a stamp be issued.