SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 14

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the men's and women's track and field teams from Texas A&M University, which recently won the National Collegiate Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field Championships; and

WHEREAS, The Aggies became the first men's and women's teams from the same university to win the outdoor championships in the same year since 1990; the Aggie men amassed 48 points and the women 50 points in winning the school's first national championships in track and field; and

WHEREAS, These young men and women have demonstrated great talent and perseverance throughout the season, and athletes from across the spectrum of events played an important role in securing these championships; and

WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of head coach Pat Henry, the only coach in National Collegiate Athletic Association history to win men's and women's titles in the same year, the Aggies have developed exceptional teamwork, confidence, and discipline; and

WHEREAS, The students, faculty, and staff at Texas A&M University and Texans across the state are proud of the Aggies for their hard work, their impressive skills, and their fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the men's and women's track and field teams from Texas A&M University on their successful season and extend congratulations to them on winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field Championships; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for these outstanding athletes as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Ogden

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on July 1, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate