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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Marcus Irons and Troy Allison of McGregor High |
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School distinguished themselves by qualifying for the 2013 |
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University Interscholastic League Track & Field State Meet; and |
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WHEREAS, The two competitors achieved that season-long goal |
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as a result of their outstanding performances at the 2A Region II |
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meet, held at Tarleton State University in Stephenville on April 26 |
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and 27; and |
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WHEREAS, Competing in the triple jump, Mr. Irons made a leap |
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of 44 feet, 8.75 inches, and his second-place finish earned him the |
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opportunity to advance to state in that event; he also took part in |
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the high jump at regionals and tied for ninth by clearing 5 feet, 10 |
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inches; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Allison punched his ticket to Austin by taking |
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second place in the regional high jump event, reaching a height of 6 |
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feet, 6 inches; in the triple jump, he placed eighth with a distance |
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of 42 feet, 5 inches; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the guidance of coach Todd McCauley, these |
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talented student-athletes have demonstrated great dedication and a |
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steadfast commitment to excellence, and they may indeed take |
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justifiable pride in their notable accomplishments; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Marcus Irons and Troy Allison on |
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qualifying for the 2013 UIL Track & Field State Meet and extend to |
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them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Irons and Mr. Allison as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2776 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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