H.R. No. 2146



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas Tech University men's and women's track 
teams set new standards for the school's track program with their 
performances at the 2005 Outdoor Big 12 Championships in Manhattan, 
Kansas; and
	WHEREAS, The men's team captured its first-ever Big 12 title, 
recording 149.5 points to earn the victory, while the women's team 
finished in third place with 95 points to set a new program high for 
conference competition; and
	WHEREAS, Under the able guidance of head coach Wes Kittley, 
the Red Raiders delivered a number of superlative individual 
performances as well as several outstanding team efforts, and each 
member of both the men's and women's teams made a valuable 
contribution to the teams' overall success; and
	WHEREAS, These exemplary student-athletes have brought great 
recognition to Texas Tech University, earning the respect and 
admiration of the university's students, faculty, and many fans; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Coach Wes Kittley and the members 
of the Texas Tech University men's and women's track teams on their 
excellent performances at the 2005 Outdoor Big 12 Championships and 
extend best wishes to the many individuals who contributed to the 
teams' successful seasons.

                                                                      Hilderbran

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 2146 was adopted by the House on May 
26, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House