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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 853
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Valley High School track team, which won the 2017 |
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University Interscholastic League Class 1A state championship; and |
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WHEREAS, Valley High School won its first state |
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championship on the strength of record-setting performances in |
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the 3200 meter race, the 1600 meter race, the 800 meter race, and |
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a first place finish in the 4x200 meter relay; and |
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WHEREAS, These student athletes demonstrated great talent |
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and perseverance over the course of the year, and they can take |
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great pride in their outstanding performance; team members are |
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Jake Merrell, Adrian Espinoza, Joe Carrera, Dax Allen, Jayton |
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Smith, Juan Villarreal, and Tristen Schlueter; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the outstanding leadership and expertise of |
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head coach Brandon Smith, the Patriots have developed outstanding |
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teamwork and discipline; and |
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WHEREAS, The people of Quitaque and Turkey are proud of the |
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members of the Patriots track team for their hard work, their |
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impressive skills, and their fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Valley High School |
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track team on their successful season and extend congratulations |
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to them on winning the 2017 Class 1A state championship; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the team as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Seliger |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 23, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |