SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 128

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Charles Silmon, who recently won the 100-meter dash at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon; and

WHEREAS,

WHEREAS, This exceptional student-athlete won the race with a time of 9.89 and became the first Horned Frog to win the event since 1989; he went on to also compete in the finals of the 200-meter dash and the 4x100-meter relay; and

WHEREAS, Texas Christian University, the people of Fort Worth, and Texans across the state are proud of Charles for his hard work and his impressive skills; he is truly deserving of recognition for his exemplary collegiate athletic career; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Charles Silmon on his outstanding accomplishments and extend congratulations to him on winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association championship in the 100-meter dash; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Davis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 24, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate