86R15748 ST-D
 
  By: Wilson H.R. No. 1207
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The Milano High School boys' track team achieved
  great distinction by claiming the 2018 Class 2A championship at the
  University Interscholastic League Track & Field State Meet; and
         WHEREAS, Joining the top high school competitors in Texas at
  Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin on May 11 and 12, the Milano Eagles
  were paced by their relay squads; the foursome of Ronnie Messer,
  Timothy Demeritt, Kyle King, and Devonte Jones captured a gold
  medal with a time of 42.45 seconds in the 4x100-meter event, and the
  quartet of Mr. Demeritt, Devonte Jones, Kaleb Dodd, and Parker
  Jones clocked in at 3 minutes, 23.73 seconds, to take the crown in
  the 4x400-meter contest; and
         WHEREAS, In individual competition, Mr. Demeritt won gold in
  the 400 meters with his time of 48.26 seconds, and Parker Jones won
  the 1,600-meters with his time of 4 minutes, 35.75 seconds;
  furthermore, Devonte Jones augmented his collection of medals by
  winning silver in the 300-meter hurdles and bronze in the long jump;
  and
         WHEREAS, When the final totals were compiled, the Eagles
  finished with 74 points to capture the school's first team state
  title in any sport; the victory marked another notable milestone
  for head coach David Westbrook, who has helped more than 50 athletes
  to qualify for the state meet over the course of his three decades
  in guiding the Milano track team; the 2018 squad also benefited from
  the support provided by athletic director Wendy King; and
         WHEREAS, These talented young Texans distinguished
  themselves through their skill, hard work, and enduring commitment
  to excellence, and they may indeed reflect with pride on their
  extraordinary accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate the Milano High School boys' track
  team on winning the 2018 UIL 2A track & field state championship and
  extend to all those associated with the team sincere best wishes for
  continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the Milano Eagles as an expression of high regard by
  the Texas House of Representatives.