R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to

 1-2     recognize the Giddings High School track and field teams on their

 1-3     success at the 1997 Class 3A State Track Meet; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, The teams combined for four gold medals and two

 1-5     bronze medals as well as a hard-nosed fifth-place finish; under the

 1-6     capable guidance of first-year Head Coach Shane Holman, the boys'

 1-7     and girls' teams finished second and third, respectively, in the

 1-8     event's overall standings; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, Jermaine Cooper led the boys' team with gold-medal

1-10     wins in both the 110-meter and 300-meter hurdles, while also

1-11     combining with Steve Simmang, Phillip Mannie, and Damian Payton to

1-12     earn the bronze medal in the boys' 1600-meter relay; and

1-13           WHEREAS, In the girls' competition, sophomore Lameisa Thomas

1-14     grabbed gold in the 400-meter sprint and took the bronze in the

1-15     200-meter competition; in addition, she teamed with Kala Wolridge,

1-16     Stacie Kieschnick, and Larissa Hamilton to take fifth place in the

1-17     girls' 1600-meter relay; and

1-18           WHEREAS, Giddings High School's remaining gold medal went to

1-19     senior Dessie Bolen, who captured the Class 3A state high jump

1-20     title with a leap of 5-1/2 feet; and

1-21           WHEREAS, Coach Holman has laid the groundwork for the future

1-22     success of these talented student athletes, and his leadership and

1-23     vision have inspired them to attain a level of achievement that

1-24     will no doubt be elevated in the coming years; and

 2-1           WHEREAS, These dedicated young men and women are a tremendous

 2-2     source of pride for the students and faculty of Giddings High

 2-3     School, and it is a privilege to join their many supporters in the

 2-4     community in honoring them at this time; now, therefore, be it

 2-5           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-6     Legislature hereby congratulate Head Coach Shane Holman and the

 2-7     Giddings High School track and field teams on their individual and

 2-8     team accomplishments and extend to them sincere best wishes for

 2-9     continued success and happiness in all their future endeavors; and,

2-10     be it further

2-11           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-12     prepared for the teams and their coach as an expression of high

2-13     regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                      Kubiak

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 1096 was adopted by the House on May

         30, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House