79R18254 JHS-D

By:  Escobar                                                      H.R. No. 1920


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Adam J. Hernandez, a senior at Raymondville High School, has demonstrated excellence in the sport of track and field, winning the 2005 state championship in the 800-meter run; and WHEREAS, A standout athlete at his school, Mr. Hernandez finished second in the 800-meter event at the regional competition and also qualified for the state championship in the 400-meter run after winning the regional title in that event; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hernandez finished third in the 800 meters at the 2004 state championships and was the District 32-AAA champion in the 400 meters for the past three years; moreover, he was a regional qualifier in the 1,600-meter relay during each of his four years in high school; and WHEREAS, In addition to displaying prowess in the sport of track and field, Mr. Hernandez was a starter on the varsity football and basketball teams during the past two seasons; his athleticism has made his tenure in high school all the more memorable, and he will undoubtedly cherish his state title throughout the years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Adam J. Hernandez on winning gold in the 800-meter run and his overall impressive performance at the 2005 UIL state track and field championships as well as his outstanding high school athletic career 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. Hernandez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.