Bill Text: TX HR141 | 2011 | 82nd Legislature 1st Special | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Congratulating the Texas A&M University men's and women's track and field teams on winning national titles at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships for the third consecutive year.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2011-06-21 - Reported enrolled [HR141 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR141-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 141

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Both the men's and women's track and field teams of
Texas A&M University won national titles at the NCAA Division I
Outdoor Track and Field Championships, and in so doing, became the
first school in history to sweep the men's and women's championships
for three years in a row; and
WHEREAS, The dramatic conclusion to the meet, which was held
June 8-11, 2011, in Des Moines, Iowa, demonstrated the steely
resolve of these exceptional competitors; both squads clinched
their victories in the final event, the 1,600-meter relay,
finishing in first place to edge out their closest competitors; and
WHEREAS, Other highlights of the meet included second-place
finishes by both of the Aggie 400-meter relay squads, a gold medal
for Jessica Beard in the 400-meter dash, a silver medal for Jeneba
Tarmoh in the 200-meter dash, a bronze medal for Sam Humphreys in
the javelin, and a bronze medal for Julian Reid in the triple jump;
the A&M athletes also scored points in a variety of other events en
route to claiming their dual championships; and
WHEREAS, Each member of the men's and women's squads can take
pride in their contributions; in addition to Mr. Humphreys and
Mr. Reid, the men's roster for the NCAA Outdoor Championships
included Michael Bryan, Wayne Davis II, Melvin Echard, Prezel
Hardy, Jr., Tabarie Henry, Tran Howell, Bryan Miller, Gerald Phiri,
Demetrius Pinder, Michael Preble, Joey Roberts, and Tyron Stewart;
and
WHEREAS, In addition to Ms. Beard and Ms. Tarmoh, the women's
roster included Laura Asimakis, Ashley Collier, Dominique Duncan,
Daphne Fitzpatrick, Donique Flemings, Emalie Humphreys, Sasha-Kay
Matthias, Gabby Mayo, Ibukun Mayungbe, Natasha Ruddock, and Andrea
Sutherland; and
WHEREAS, These skilled athletes were under the direction of
head coach Pat Henry, who now has 33 national titles to his credit;
additional guidance was provided by assistant coaches Vince
Anderson, Juan De La Garza, Alleyne Francique, Jim VanHootegem, and
Dan Waters; and
WHEREAS, With this unprecedented third consecutive double
championship, Texas A&M has further distinguished itself as one of
the premier track and field programs in the nation, and all those
involved in this outstanding achievement are deserving of special
recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the men's and
women's track and field teams of Texas A&M University on winning
national titles at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field
Championships for the third consecutive year and extend to the
athletes, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the teams as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Dukes
Guillen
Straus Gonzales of Williamson Morrison
Aliseda Gonzalez Munoz, Jr.
Allen Gooden Murphy
Alonzo Guillen Naishtat
Alvarado Gutierrez Nash
Anchia Hamilton Oliveira
Anderson of Dallas Hancock Orr
Anderson of McLennan Hardcastle Otto
Aycock Harless Parker
Beck Harper-Brown Patrick
Berman Hartnett Paxton
Bohac Hernandez Luna Pena
Bonnen Hilderbran Perry
Branch Hochberg Phillips
Brown Hopson Pickett
Burkett Howard of Fort Bend Pitts
Burnam Howard of Travis Price
Button Huberty Quintanilla
Cain Hughes Raymond
Callegari Hunter Reynolds
Carter Isaac Riddle
Castro Jackson Ritter
Chisum Johnson Rodriguez
Christian Keffer Schwertner
Coleman King of Parker Scott
Cook King of Taylor Sheets
Craddick King of Zavala Sheffield
Creighton Kleinschmidt Shelton
Crownover Kolkhorst Simpson
Darby Kuempel Smith of Harris
Davis of Dallas Landtroop Smith of Tarrant
J. Davis of Harris Larson Smithee
S. Davis of Harris Laubenberg Solomons
Deshotel Lavender Strama
Driver Legler Taylor of Collin
Dukes Lewis Taylor of Galveston
Dutton Lozano Thompson
Eiland Lucio III Torres
Eissler Lyne Truitt
Elkins Madden Turner
Farias Mallory Caraway Veasey
Farrar Margo Villarreal
Fletcher Marquez Vo
Flynn Martinez Walle
Frullo Martinez Fischer Weber
Gallego McClendon White
Garza Menendez Woolley
Geren Miles Workman
Giddings Miller of Comal Zedler
Gonzales of Hidalgo Miller of Erath Zerwas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 141 was adopted by the House on June 20,
2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House