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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Olamide Olowe and Adeola Akomolafe of El Dorado High |
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School in El Paso qualified for the 2013 University Interscholastic |
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League Track & Field State Meet; and |
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WHEREAS, These accomplished members of the Aztecs track team |
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earned their trip to the state competition with their performances |
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at the 5A Region I meet on April 26 and 27 in Lubbock; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Olowe claimed victory in the 400-meter race with |
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a time of 54.37 seconds, while Ms. Akomolafe was the runner-up in |
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the 200 meters, crossing the finish line in 24.34 seconds; and |
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WHEREAS, On May 11, both runners took their places alongside |
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the other top athletes in Texas at the state meet in Austin; Ms. |
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Olowe finished in sixth place in her event, and Ms. Akomolafe took |
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fourth place; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the knowledgeable guidance of Coach Macka |
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Jones, these two young women have distinguished themselves as |
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competitors of exceptional ability and dedication, and they may |
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take justifiable pride in their achievements; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Olamide Olowe and Adeola Akomolafe |
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on their success at the 2013 UIL Track & Field State Meet and extend |
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to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared |
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for Ms. Olowe and Ms. Akomolafe as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |
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M. Gonzalez of El Paso |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2662 was adopted by the House on May |
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24, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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