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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Gene Taylor of McGregor distinguished himself at the |
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Texas State Senior Games held in San Antonio in April 2015, winning |
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his division and setting a national record for his age group; and |
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WHEREAS, Competing against other talented senior athletes |
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from around the Lone Star State in the 400-meter dash, Mr. Taylor |
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crossed the finish line in 1:15.49 to capture first place in the |
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65-69 age division; moreover, his superb performance set a new |
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National Senior Games record for the 400 meters; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Taylor has actively participated in Texas |
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Senior Games competitions for nearly two decades, and he enjoyed |
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further success in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash events at this |
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year's event; and |
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WHEREAS, This respected gentleman's athletic achievements |
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are a great source of pride and inspiration for his friends and |
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family, and he is indeed deserving of special recognition for his |
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significant success; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Gene Taylor on his performance at |
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the Texas State Senior Games and extend to him sincere best wishes |
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for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Taylor as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |