79R12147 JHS-D

By:  Smith of Harris                                              H.R. No. 1047



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Kerron Clement, a former track star at La Porte High 
School, set a new indoor world record in the 400-meter sprint at the 
2005 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships held in 
Fayetteville, Arkansas; and
	WHEREAS, A 19-year-old sophomore at the University of 
Florida, Mr. Clement bested the world record set by Olympian 
Michael Johnson in 1995, eclipsing that mark with a time of 44.57 
seconds; moreover, he also helped set a new collegiate record as the 
anchor of his school's 4x400-meter relay team, which posted a time 
of 3:03.51; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Clement, who was formerly best known as a 
hurdler, burst onto the national scene during his years as a student 
at La Porte High School, where he dominated the 110- and 300-meter 
hurdling events and was named the Gatorade Texas High School Boys 
Track and Field "Athlete of the Year" as a senior; the Trinidad 
native, who became a U.S. citizen in 2004, is the reigning world 
junior and NCAA 400-meter hurdles champion and is a vital member of 
the University of Florida's track and field program; and
	WHEREAS, The world of competitive track and field expects to 
see great things from this talented young man as he continues to 
hone his natural gifts through hard work and dedication, and it is a 
pleasure to recognize the Lone Star State's newest world record 
holder; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Kerron Clement on his record-setting 
performance at the 2005 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field 
Championships and extend best wishes to him for continued success 
in all his endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Clement as an expression of high regard  by the 
Texas House of Representatives.