78R14828 MW-D

By:  Pitts                                                        H.R. No. 1192



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Italy school superintendent Mike Clifton has 
achieved a remarkable feat of athleticism with his run in the 107th 
Boston Marathon on April 21, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Distance running is among the most demanding of 
sports, and Mr. Clifton demonstrated uncommon physical stamina and 
mental strength when he ran the 26.2-mile course from Hopkinton to 
Boston; and
	WHEREAS, Completing his second marathon in three years, Mr. 
Clifton scored a qualifying time of three hours and 35 minutes to 
clinch a spot in this historic race; he trained vigorously six days 
a week,  running up to 50 miles each week, and met the challenge of 
the Boston Marathon like a true champion; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Clifton has achieved excellence in his sport, 
and he is a source of pride and an inspiration to his family and 
friends;  now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate superintendent Mike Clifton for 
running in the Boston Marathon and extend to him warmest best wishes 
for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Clifton as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.