83R24628 STE-D

By: Anderson H.R. No. 2117

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The boys' track and field team from Crawford High School won the District 15-2A championship with an exceptional performance at the district meet on April 10, 2013; and

WHEREAS, In outpacing its closest rival by 20 points to claim the title, the Pirates benefited from a number of outstanding efforts; the team swept both hurdle events, with Hunter Vansau claiming victory in the 110-meter event, followed by teammates Colten Claxton and Tyler Smith in second and third, while Matt Brown won the 300-meter hurdles, as Mr. Vansau and Mr. Claxton finished in the next two spots; and

WHEREAS, The Pirate relay teams dominated the opposition, with Braden Murphy, Brody Jones, Weldon Bleything, and Colton Adamick besting the field in the 800, and Chad Snowden, Olin Moody, Mr. Vansau, and Mr. Adamick triumphing at 1,600 meters; the speedy Mr. Adamick also scored a first-place finish in the 200-meter race, and Mr. Moody took the top spot in the 800-meter contest; and

WHEREAS, Also distinguishing themselves during the meet were Colton Shaw, who placed third at 1,600 meters, and Wyatt Griffith, who finished third in the high jump; and

WHEREAS, The dedicated and talented members of the Pirates track and field team accomplished an important goal with their victory over their district rivals, and their achievement is a source of pride to their classmates and their many supporters in the local community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the boys' track and field team of Crawford High School on winning the District 15-2A championship and extend to the athletes and coaches sincere best wishes for continued success; 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.