H.R. No. 1017



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Michelle Carter of Red Oak High School has attained 
the pinnacle of success by setting a new high school outdoor 
national record in the shot put; and
	WHEREAS, Competing at the UIL Class 4A Region II track and 
field championships, this remarkable student-athlete threw the 
shot a distance of 54 feet, 4.5 inches, besting a record that had 
stood for 20 years; and
	WHEREAS, A three-time Class 4A state champion in both the 
shot and discus, Ms. Carter also took top honors in the latter event 
with a throw of 153 feet, 11 inches, qualifying her to defend her 
dual titles at the 2003 UIL state championships, which will be held 
in Austin on May 9-10; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Carter hails from a family of stellar athletes; 
her sister, D'Andra, was runner-up at the regional meet in both the 
discus and shot put, and their father, Michael Carter, is an Olympic 
silver medalist and a former NFL player; and
	WHEREAS, To achieve the level of performance demonstrated by 
Michelle Carter, an athlete must be both talented and dedicated; 
her accomplishments are a source of great pride to her family, 
friends, and fellow students, and it is indeed appropriate that she 
receive special recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Michelle Carter on her 
record-setting effort in the shot put at the UIL Class 4A Region II 
track and field championships, and extend to her sincere best 
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Carter as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                           Pitts

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1017 was adopted by the House on May 
16, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House