R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, Tiffany Green of Hamlin High School recently won two
1-2 gold and two silver medals at the 1999 UIL state track and field
1-3 tournament in Austin, and this outstanding accomplishment is indeed
1-4 worthy of special recognition; and
1-5 WHEREAS, Ms. Green claimed gold in the 100-meter dash,
1-6 setting a new Class 2A record with a time of 11.64, and followed
1-7 that stellar performance by winning the gold in the 200-meter dash
1-8 with a time of 23.92; and
1-9 WHEREAS, This talented young woman also earned a silver medal
1-10 in the long jump, an event she had been competing in for only two
1-11 months, by leaping 18 feet 10 inches, an effort that bested her
1-12 personal high mark by almost 9 inches; she garnered another silver
1-13 by anchoring the Lady Pipers' 1,600-meter relay squad, which
1-14 finished second with a time of 4:04.53; and
1-15 WHEREAS, Tiffany Green has distinguished herself as an
1-16 athlete of superior ability, and it is truly appropriate to honor
1-17 her for her most recent achievements; now, therefore, be it
1-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-19 Legislature hereby congratulate Tiffany Green for winning two gold
1-20 and two silver medals at the 1999 UIL state track and field meet
1-21 and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and
1-22 happiness; and, be it further
1-23 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
1-24 prepared for Ms. Green as an expression of high regard by the Texas
2-1 House of Representatives.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1201 was adopted by the House on May
28, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House