By:  Bohac                                                        H.R. No. 414



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Jim Julian, a 71-year-old Houston resident, claimed 
a gold medal in pole vaulting at the 2005 USA Masters Outdoor Track 
and Field Championships in Hawaii, clearing 7 feet, 10-1/2 inches 
in his final vault of the Men's 70-74 Division; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Julian began vaulting just six years ago, at the 
age of 65, and since that time he has won numerous events on the 
local and state levels; his achievements in pole vaulting are all 
the more impressive given the fact that he overcame colon cancer in 
his late 50s; and
	WHEREAS, A veteran of the real estate business, Mr. Julian is 
a three-time Texas Senior Olympics champion and has become a true 
force in his sport; he has cleared heights up to 8 feet, 3 inches 
during practice; and
	WHEREAS, Jim Julian is a source of inspiration to his family 
and friends, and his success in the pole vault demonstrates that for 
those with talent and determination, athletic excellence knows no 
age; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Jim Julian on 
his gold medal win in the pole vault at the 2005 USA Masters Outdoor 
Track and Field Championships and commend him for his numerous 
accomplishments in his sport; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Julian as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.