H.R. No. 1960



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Eastwood High School boys' track and field team 
achieved great success at the Region 1-5A track meet in Lubbock with 
second-place finishes in the 400-meter relay and the 1,600-meter 
relay; and
	WHEREAS, By qualifying two relay teams for state competition, 
the Troopers became El Paso's first boys' team in 30 years to 
achieve such a feat; in addition, the Eastwood 400-meter relay team 
set a school record time of 41.89 seconds at the regional meet; and
	WHEREAS, The 400-meter relay team consists of seniors Matt 
Hughes, Joseph Ortiz, Alvin Yates, and Gabe Vargas; the 1,600-meter 
relay team includes Mr. Vargas and Mr. Ortiz, senior Marco Herrera, 
and juniors Mike Pivarnick and Eric Sigala; and
	WHEREAS, Coach Mike McClain ably schooled these superb 
athletes in the finer points of the sport, while instilling in them 
the values of hard work, dedication, and good sportsmanship; and
	WHEREAS, Their commitment to excellence has earned the 
Troopers great respect within the El Paso community, and the memory 
of this achievement will undoubtedly remain with them for years to 
come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the Eastwood High School boys' 
track and field team for earning second place in the 400-meter relay 
and 1,600-meter relay in regional competition and commend its 
members for their hard work and dedication in securing their 
achievements; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                     Quintanilla

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1960 was adopted by the House on May 
25, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House