H.R. No. 1880



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Over the course of seven days, Mikail Davenport 
traveled 350 miles via handcycle from South Padre Island to Austin, 
completing the Capitol Ride '05 and demonstrating the capabilities 
of cancer survivors and people with disabilities; and
	WHEREAS,  The Capitol Ride '05 is a project of the 
Austin-based Coalition of Texans with Disabilities, and 
Mr. Davenport's participation has helped raise awareness about the 
challenges faced by the disabled; a native Texan, the 56-year-old 
Austinite contracted polio at the age of two and has spent much of 
his life demonstrating the extent of his abilities; and
	WHEREAS, In 2000, Mr. Davenport began competing in 5K, 10K, 
and marathon events using his wheelchair; just two years later, he 
lost a third of his left lung shortly after learning that he had 
developed lung cancer; since that time, he has successfully 
completed several notable endurance events, a tribute to his 
strength of character, physical stamina, and commitment to 
triumphing over adversity; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Davenport arrived in the Capitol City flanked by 
a group of disabled children using racing wheelchairs and also 
joined by Austin mayor Will Wynn; the enthusiastic assemblage 
traveled up Congress Avenue to the south steps of the Capitol, where 
the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities held a statewide 
disability rally to celebrate the conclusion of Mr. Davenport's 
seven-day adventure; and
	WHEREAS, A truly remarkable individual, Mikail Davenport has 
inspired countless people, disabled or not, through his 
participation in an array of physically challenging contests, and 
his completion of the Capitol Ride '05 has undoubtedly raised 
awareness of the capabilities of cancer survivors and people with 
disabilities; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize Mikail Davenport and Capitol Ride '05 
and commend all those who supported Mr. Davenport in the 
realization and completion of this unique and inspiring event; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Davenport and the Coalition of Texans with 
Disabilities as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of 
Representatives.

                                                                         Escobar

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1880 was adopted by the House on May 
27, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House