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H.R. No. 813
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dominique Whitehead, a senior at West Oso High
School in Corpus Christi, has earned a place in the annals of high
school sports history by winning the Class 3A state discus title;
and
WHEREAS, In April, Mr. Whitehead had a then-personal best
throw of 174 feet, 4 inches at the District 31-3A track meet; two
weeks later, he won the Region IV-3A title with a throw of 162 feet,
6 inches; and
WHEREAS, Competing in the state championship at Mike A. Myers
Stadium in Austin, Mr. Whitehead unleashed a throw of 175 feet, 11
inches on his first attempt, which put him in second place; he
scratched on his next two attempts but followed up by launching a
154 feet, 9 inches throw on his fourth attempt and a 176 feet, 3
inches throw on his final attempt to claim the coveted Class 3A
state crown; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Whitehead possesses the talent, athleticism,
and dedication of a true champion, and his performance at the 3A
state championship track meet illustrates the impressive skill he
has achieved in his sport; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Dominique
Whitehead for winning the Class 3A state discus title and extend to
him best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Whitehead as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 813 was adopted by the House on May
15, 2006, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House