78S10618 JH-D

By:  Hughes                                                       H.R. No. 85 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Clay Roberts of Golden, Texas, recently 
participated in the 2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games in 
Dublin, Ireland, where he earned two silver medals and a 
sixth-place finish for Team USA; and
	WHEREAS, Part of the 56-person Texas delegation, Mr. Roberts 
earned his silver medals in the dressage and working trial 
competitions and his sixth-place ranking in English equitation; 
prior to this, the 23-year-old athlete had won a gold medal and two 
silver medals in equestrian competition at the Special Olympics 
World Summer Games in North Carolina in 1999; and
	WHEREAS, The international competition was held June 21-29, 
2003, and included some 7,000 athletes from 160 countries and 
territories; competing under the Special Olympics time-honored 
athletic oath, "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in 
the attempt.", Mr. Roberts demonstrated not only impressive 
physical ability but also an unflagging commitment to sportsmanship 
and integrity; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Roberts has proven that he possesses the ability 
and resolve to meet difficult challenges, and it is a pleasure to 
join his family, friends, and teammates in celebrating his most 
recent accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Clay Roberts 
on his achievements during the 2003 Special Olympics World Summer 
Games and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Roberts as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.