By Clark H.R. No. 173 75R5636 JTR-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Lone Star State is home to some of the world's 1-2 most outstanding professional and amateur athletes, and on January 1-3 5, 1997, Jessica Pruett of Whitesboro joined this select group when 1-4 she won the national Punt, Pass, and Kick competition before a 1-5 crowd of 60,000 at Foxboro Stadium in Massachusetts; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Ms. Pruett's rise to national prominence began 1-7 almost by chance, when she accompanied her brother to a local Punt, 1-8 Pass, and Kick competition; as the only girl present, she easily 1-9 won her division and proceeded to confront more rigorous 1-10 competition at regional trials in Garland and Dallas; and 1-11 WHEREAS, After finishing as one of the top four finalists in 1-12 the country for her age group, Ms. Pruett traveled to Massachusetts 1-13 with her parents for the final competition, and it was there that 1-14 her true champion's spirit was revealed; though suffering from an 1-15 injured back and pulled leg muscle sustained during practice, she 1-16 marshaled sufficient strength and skill to best her opponents and 1-17 take first place in her age group; and 1-18 WHEREAS, A talented basketball player as well, this 1-19 remarkable young Texan's athletic prowess is matched by her 1-20 dedication and strength of character, and her recent success 1-21 portends a bright future indeed; now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-23 Legislature hereby congratulate Jessica Pruett on winning the 1-24 national Punt, Pass, and Kick competition and extend to her sincere 2-1 best wishes for continued success and happiness in the future; and, 2-2 be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-4 prepared for Ms. Pruett as an expression of high regard by the 2-5 Texas House of Representatives.