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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Riley Richards, a sophomore at China Spring High |
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School, achieved great distinction by winning the Class 4A silver |
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medal in the pole vault at the University Interscholastic League |
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Track & Field State Meet on May 16, 2015; and |
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WHEREAS, Facing the top competitors in the state at Mike |
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A. Meyers Stadium in Austin, Mr. Richards turned in a remarkable |
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performance, reaching a height of 16 feet, 3 inches, to finish as |
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the overall runner-up in Class 4A competition; and |
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WHEREAS, This fine young Texan has furthered a proud family |
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tradition of pole vaulting with his achievements at the state meet; |
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his father, Brandon Richards, competed in the pole vault at the |
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collegiate level, and his grandfather, Bob Richards, won gold |
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medals in the event at the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics; and |
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WHEREAS, By excelling in the state's premier showcase for |
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high school track and field athletes, Riley Richards has become a |
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source of pride for his family and school, and he will cherish his |
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memories of this outstanding accomplishment for years to come; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Riley Richards on his second-place |
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finish in the Class 4A pole vault at the UIL Track & Field State Meet |
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and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Richards as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Anderson of McLennan |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 3188 was adopted by the House on May |
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30, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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