SENATE RESOLUTION 67

(By Senators Romano, Facemire, Stollings and Plymale)

[Introduced April 4, 2017]

Recognizing the outstanding athletic achievements of Danny Heater and declaring January 26 of each year Danny Heater Day in West Virginia.

Whereas, Danny Heater was born in Braxton County, West Virginia, the son of John and Beulah Heater; and

Whereas, Danny Heater graduated from Burnsville High School in 1960, and later attended college at the University of Richmond; and

Whereas, On January 26, 1960, Danny Heater set the national high school basketball scoring record by scoring 135 points for Burnsville High School in a basketball game against Widen High School, a record which still stands fifty-seven years later; and

Whereas, Danny Heater’s scoring record was once the world record for points scored in a high school basketball game, as was recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records; and

Whereas, After his playing days, Danny Heater continued to demonstrate excellence in his professional life, serving in the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and later working for National Airlines, Pan Am Airlines and Delta; and

Whereas, Danny Heater has retired in West Virginia, where he enjoys his greatest accomplishment with this beloved wife, Carol: being a proud parent to Tonya, Kevin and Traci, who have given Danny five grandchildren; and

Whereas, Danny Heater epitomizes the mountaineer spirit through his humility, work ethic and determination; and

Whereas, It is fitting that we honor Danny Heater annually on January 26 as an everlasting tribute to his character; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby recognizes the outstanding athletic achievements of Danny Heater and declares January 26 of each year Danny Heater Day in West Virginia; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate expresses its most sincere gratitude and appreciation to Danny Heater for his outstanding representation of West Virginia and its values; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Danny Heater.