H.R. No. 2120

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Members of the Nocona High School girls' track team distinguished themselves with their performances at the 2023 University Interscholastic League Track & Field State Meet; and

WHEREAS, Joining the state's other top 2A competitors at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin on May 12, the Nocona contingent was led by Graci Brown; turning in an exceptional showing in multiple events, she raced to a winning time of 57.69 seconds in the 400 meters, and she added a second gold medal in the 800 meters, crossing the finish line in 2 minutes, 15.84 seconds; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Brown also placed fourth in the long jump with a leap of 17 feet, 9 inches; moreover, she joined Ava Johnson, Ayden Patton, and Megyn Meekins on the 1,600-meter relay team, and the quartet achieved a sixth-place finish in a time of 4:06.72; Avery Crutsinger served as an alternate for the relay squad; and

WHEREAS, By earning the right to compete in the state's premier showcase for high school track and field athletes, these determined young Texans have ably represented their school and community, and they may indeed reflect with pride on their accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate members of the Nocona High School girls' track team on their participation in the 2A competition at the 2023 UIL Track & Field State Meet and extend to the athletes sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Spiller

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2120 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2023, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House