Bill Text: TX HR1387 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Honoring Richard and Amie James for their work in organizing the Gusher Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5K race in Beaumont.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-04-17 - Reported enrolled [HR1387 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR1387-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 1387

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For the past four years, Richard and Amie James have
directed the Gusher Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5K race in
Beaumont, and their work is helping to promote physical fitness and
wellness across Southeast Texas; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by Exygon, Baptist Hospitals, and Kinsel
Ford, the Gusher draws thousands of participants each year,
including individuals of all ages and abilities; the race serves as
a benefit for the Sports Society for American Health, a nonprofit
organization cofounded by Mr. James, that works to combat childhood
obesity through education and exercise; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Ms. James were motivated to organize the
marathon as a means of helping area residents to make fitness an
important part of their lives; they have furthered that worthy goal
by also coordinating the annual Pleasure Island Bridge
half-marathon event, and they are renowned for providing positive
reinforcement and encouragement throughout the year to assist
individuals in maintaining their wellness activities; and
WHEREAS, The couple's efforts have shown positive results;
since the Gusher Marathon was first held in 2010, participation in
exercise events and membership in the local running club have
markedly increased, and joggers and walkers have become a more
common sight in Beaumont neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, Through their enthusiasm for physical fitness,
Richard and Amie James have created a signature event for Beaumont
and in so doing, they have helped to inspire numerous people to
realize a happier and healthier way of life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Richard and Amie James for their dedicated
work in organizing the Gusher Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5K race
and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. and Ms. James as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Deshotel
Straus M. Gonzalez of El Paso Oliveira
Allen N. Gonzalez of El Paso Orr
Alonzo Gooden Otto
Alvarado Guerra Paddie
Anchia Guillen Parker
Anderson Gutierrez Patrick
Ashby Harless Perez
Aycock Harper-Brown Perry
Bell Hernandez Luna Phillips
Bohac Herrero Pickett
Bonnen of Brazoria Hilderbran Pitts
Bonnen of Galveston Howard Price
Branch Huberty Raney
Burkett Hughes Ratliff
Burnam Hunter Raymond
Button Isaac Reynolds
Callegari Johnson Riddle
Canales Kacal Ritter
Capriglione Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar
Carter King of Hemphill Rodriguez of Travis
Clardy King of Parker Rose
Coleman King of Taylor Sanford
Collier King of Zavala Schaefer
Cook Kleinschmidt Sheets
Cortez Klick Sheffield of Bell
Craddick Kolkhorst Sheffield of Coryell
Creighton Krause Simmons
Crownover Kuempel Simpson
Dale Larson Smith
Darby Laubenberg Smithee
Davis of Dallas Lavender Springer
J. Davis of Harris Leach Stephenson
S. Davis of Harris Lewis Stickland
Deshotel Longoria Strama
Dukes Lozano Taylor
Dutton Lucio III Thompson of Brazoria
Eiland Marquez Thompson of Harris
Elkins Martinez Toth
Fallon Martinez Fischer Turner of Collin
Farias McClendon Turner of Harris
Farney Menendez Turner of Tarrant
Farrar Miles Villalba
Fletcher Miller of Comal Villarreal
Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo
Frank Moody Walle
Frullo Morrison White
Geren Munoz, Jr. Workman
Giddings Murphy Wu
Goldman Naishtat Zedler
Gonzales Nevarez Zerwas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1387 was adopted by the House on April
15, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House