H.R. No. 1326

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Students, faculty, and alumni of Baylor University celebrated the dedication of the Clyde Hart Track and Field Stadium on December 5, 2014; and

WHEREAS, This impressive athletic facility is able to accommodate 5,000 spectators and participants and features an indoor practice area, a champions plaza recognizing former Baylor greats, and a state-of-the-art training facility, among other amenities; built at a cost of $18.1 million, the Clyde Hart Track and Field Stadium received generous financial support from a number of distinguished alumni; and

WHEREAS, The stadium is named in honor of the longest-tenured coach in school history, Clyde Hart, who guided the Bears' track and field program for 42 years and currently serves as the university's director of track and field; under his leadership, Baylor teams and athletes have compiled 36 NCAA championships, 9 Olympic gold medals, and more than 600 All-American selections; and

WHEREAS, The Clyde Hart Track and Field Stadium pays tribute to an admired coach and demonstrates the school's commitment to athletic excellence, and it is a welcome addition to the Baylor University campus; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the dedication of the Clyde Hart Track and Field Stadium and extend congratulations to all those associated with its completion; and, be it further

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

Anderson of McLennan

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1326 was adopted by the House on April 9, 2015, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House