By Kubiak H.R. No. 1096 75R16187 JHS-D 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.