H.R. No. 2969
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, The girls' cross-country team from Stratford High
  School turned in a fine performance to finish in fifth place among
  the 1A schools participating in the University Interscholastic
  League State Championships, held on November 10, 2012, in Round
  Rock; and
         WHEREAS, The Elks recorded a cumulative time of 1 hour, 6
  minutes, 42.71 seconds, with an average individual time of 13
  minutes, 20.54 seconds; and
         WHEREAS, Stratford's outstanding showing was the result of a
  superb team effort; the Elks were paced by Samantha Gonzalez, who
  finished the course in 12 minutes, 18.6 seconds, and she was
  followed by Alexie Wright, Karen Lozoya, Nohemi Ruedas, Noemy
  Franco, Erika Robles, and Yadhira Chavoya; and
         WHEREAS, The success attained by the Stratford High
  cross-country runners is a testament to their hard work and
  commitment to excellence, and they may reflect with pride on their
  notable achievement; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate the Stratford High School girls'
  cross-country team on its fifth-place finish among the 1A
  competitors at the 2012 UIL State Championships and extend to the
  runners and coaching staff 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.
 
  Price
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 2969 was adopted by the House on May
  26, 2013, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House