R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The athletes representing Vernon High School at the
 1-2     2001 UIL state track and field meet achieved outstanding success
 1-3     during that competition and are truly worthy of special
 1-4     recognition; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Senior Chad Pharis, who plans to attend Texas Tech
 1-6     University, won the Class 3A high jump championship with a leap of
 1-7     six feet, ten inches; this phenomenal performer had set the new
 1-8     district record earlier in the year by clearing seven feet, one
 1-9     inch; and
1-10           WHEREAS,  Aniya Williams, LaToya Richardson, Shanika Conaway,
1-11     and Tiffany Cherry, members of the girls 400-meter relay team,
1-12     earned a bronze medal in that event, as well as for the 800-meter
1-13     relay, in which they set a new school record of 1:42.00; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Boys coach Lee Schur and girls coach Keith Hall
1-15     provided their charges with inspired leadership, and they were ably
1-16     supported in their efforts by assistant coach Jessica Lacy; and
1-17           WHEREAS, These exceptional young athletes are a source of
1-18     great pride to their school and their community and it is indeed
1-19     appropriate that they be honored for their accomplishments; now,
1-20     therefore, be it
1-21           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-22     Legislature hereby congratulate the students from Vernon High
1-23     School who participated at the 2001 UIL state track meet and extend
1-24     to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
 2-1     further
 2-2           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-3     prepared for the state qualifiers from Vernon High School's track
 2-4     team as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
 2-5     Representatives.
                                                                  Hardcastle
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 1162 was adopted by the House on May
         28, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House