78S20399 JHS-D

By:  Riddle                                                       H.R. No. 167



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Stephen Magness of Klein Oak High School has emerged 
as one of the nation's top high school milers, and this talented 
student athlete has earned a place in the prep school record books 
by running the 1600-meter race at the Prefontaine Classic in 
4:01.02, the sixth-fastest prep time ever; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas state record holder in the 1600 meters, 
this talented and determined senior demonstrated steady and 
significant improvement during his four years of high school, 
training hard during the school year and in the off-season as well; 
and
	WHEREAS, Under the tutelage of longtime Klein Oak coach 
Gerald Stewart, he won the 2003 Texas state title in the 1600 meters 
with a time of 4:03; in addition to his individual successes, he 
made vital contributions to his team by anchoring the 4x800 and 
4x1600 relay squads; and
	WHEREAS, Stephen Magness has earned the respect and 
admiration of his teammates and fellow students through his 
dedication to excellence both on and off the track, and he is a 
source of great pride to his school and community; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby honor Stephen Magness for 
his exemplary high school track career and congratulate him on his 
record-setting performances; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Magness as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.