H.R. No. 2661
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Ivan Rodriguez, a senior at Del Valle High School in
  El Paso, qualified for the 2013 University Interscholastic League
  Track & Field State Meet; and
         WHEREAS, This accomplished member of the Conquistadors track
  team earned his trip to the state competition with his performance
  at the 4A Region I meet on April 26 and 27 in Abilene; he claimed
  victory in the 1,600 meters, crossing the finish line in 4 minutes,
  20.25 seconds; in addition, he was the runner-up in the 3,200-meter
  race, with a time of 9 minutes, 37.78 seconds, becoming a state
  qualifier in that event as well; and
         WHEREAS, On May 10, Mr. Rodriguez took his place alongside
  the other top athletes in Texas at the state meet in Austin and made
  a strong showing, finishing in fourth place in the 1,600-meter
  event and in seventh place in the 3,200 meters; and
         WHEREAS, Ivan Rodriguez has distinguished himself as a
  competitor of exceptional ability and dedication, and he may take
  justifiable pride in his achievements; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Ivan Rodriguez on qualifying for
  the 2013 UIL Track & Field State Meet and extend to him sincere best
  wishes for continued success; and, be it further
         R
  ESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Rodriguez as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  M. Gonzalez of El Paso
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 2661 was adopted by the House on May
  24, 2013, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House