Bill Text: TX HR157 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Leo Manzano of Austin on winning the silver medal in the men's 1,500-meter run at the 2012 London Olympics.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-02-21 - Reported enrolled [HR157 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR157-Introduced.html

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83R1394 STE-D
By: Naishtat H.R. No. 157

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Texas athletes have a long history of excelling at
the highest levels of competition, and Leonel Manzano of Austin
furthered that tradition with his silver-medal performance in the
men's 1,500-meter run at the 2012 London Olympics; and
WHEREAS, Born in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico, Leo
Manzano moved to the United States at the age of four; he began
demonstrating his passion for running at an early age, and while a
student at Marble Falls High School, he won nine individual state
track and field titles; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Manzano continued his dominance in distance
events at The University of Texas at Austin, claiming five NCAA
national championship titles and capping his collegiate career by
earning the Men's Track Athlete of the Year award from the U.S.
Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association; the holder of
four school records, he became the first Longhorn to run the 1,500
meters in the Olympics when he took part in the 2008 summer games in
Beijing; that same year, he began competing in professional events,
and since then he has achieved numerous podium finishes in major
races around the world; and
WHEREAS, In 2012, this superb athlete renewed his Olympic
quest by finishing first in the 1,500 meters at the U.S. trials; at
the London games, he made a strong showing in his first round and
semifinal races and then matched up against the world's top
distance competitors in the final; rounding the last turn in sixth
place, he unleashed a blazing kick to the finish, streaking down the
backstretch to pass four runners in the last 40 meters and capture
the silver medal; and
WHEREAS, With that exceptional effort, Leo Manzano became the
first U.S. athlete since 1968 to win an Olympic medal in the men's
1,500 meters, and his skill and determination have made him an
inspiring role model for young athletes and a source of great pride
to the residents of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Leo Manzano on winning the silver
medal in the 1,500-meter run at the 2012 London Olympics and extend
to him best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Manzano as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.