H.R. No. 2776

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Marcus Irons and Troy Allison of McGregor High School distinguished themselves by qualifying for the 2013 University Interscholastic League Track & Field State Meet; and

WHEREAS, The two competitors achieved that season-long goal as a result of their outstanding performances at the 2A Region II meet, held at Tarleton State University in Stephenville on April 26 and 27; and

WHEREAS, Competing in the triple jump, Mr. Irons made a leap of 44 feet, 8.75 inches, and his second-place finish earned him the opportunity to advance to state in that event; he also took part in the high jump at regionals and tied for ninth by clearing 5 feet, 10 inches; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Allison punched his ticket to Austin by taking second place in the regional high jump event, reaching a height of 6 feet, 6 inches; in the triple jump, he placed eighth with a distance of 42 feet, 5 inches; and

WHEREAS, Under the guidance of coach Todd McCauley, these talented student-athletes have demonstrated great dedication and a steadfast commitment to excellence, and they may indeed take justifiable pride in their notable accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Marcus Irons and Troy Allison on qualifying for the 2013 UIL Track & Field State Meet and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Irons and Mr. Allison as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Anderson

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2776 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2013, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House