House Resolution 510
By: Representatives Tran of the 80th, Roberts of the 52nd, Lupton of the 83rd, Panitch of the
51st, and Olaleye of the 59th
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating Bob Rathbun upon his induction into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Bob Rathbun, a veteran sportscaster and one of the most distinguished voices
in basketball broadcasting, has been inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in
recognition of his remarkable career and lasting impact on sports media; and
WHEREAS, entering his 28th season as the play-by-play announcer for the Atlanta Hawks,
he holds the distinction of being the longest-tenured television play-by-play announcer in the
franchise's history; and
WHEREAS, throughout his exemplary career, he has provided outstanding play-by-play
commentary for collegiate sports on CBS, ABC, and ESPN as well as NBA coverage on
TNT and NBA TV; and
WHEREAS, his versatility and experience extends to the WNBA, where he served as the
play-by-play announcer for the Atlanta Dream for ten seasons; and
WHEREAS, his excellence in sports broadcasting has been recognized with numerous
accolades, including 12 Regional Emmy Awards and eight Sportscaster of the Year honors,
and in 2012, he was named the Georgia Sportscaster of the Year by the National
Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association; and
WHEREAS, he has further earned a Distinguished Service Award from the ACC, induction
into the Hampton Roads Sports Media Hall of Fame, and enshrinement in the Catawba
College Sports Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, the induction of Bob Rathbun into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame serves as
a well-deserved tribute to his professionalism, expertise, and enduring influence on the world
of sports broadcasting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body congratulate Bob Rathbun upon his induction into the Georgia
Sports Hall of Fame and extend best wishes for future health, happiness, and success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Bob
Rathbun.