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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 14
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the men's and women's track and field teams from Texas |
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A&M University, which recently won the National Collegiate |
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Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field Championships; and |
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WHEREAS, The Aggies became the first men's and women's |
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teams from the same university to win the outdoor championships |
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in the same year since 1990; the Aggie men amassed 48 points and |
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the women 50 points in winning the school's first national |
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championships in track and field; and |
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WHEREAS, These young men and women have demonstrated great |
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talent and perseverance throughout the season, and athletes from |
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across the spectrum of events played an important role in |
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securing these championships; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of |
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head coach Pat Henry, the only coach in National Collegiate |
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Athletic Association history to win men's and women's titles in |
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the same year, the Aggies have developed exceptional teamwork, |
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confidence, and discipline; and |
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WHEREAS, The students, faculty, and staff at Texas A&M |
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University and Texans across the state are proud of the Aggies |
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for their hard work, their impressive skills, and their fine |
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sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the men's and |
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women's track and field teams from Texas A&M University on their |
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successful season and extend congratulations to them on winning |
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the National Collegiate Athletic Association Outdoor Track and |
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Field Championships; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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these outstanding athletes as an expression of high regard from |
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the Texas Senate. |
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Ogden |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on July 1, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |