86R25792 SME-D

By: Fierro H.R. No. 1231

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The men's and women's cross country & half marathon teams at El Paso Community College continued the program's tradition of success with an outstanding 2018 season; and

WHEREAS, The Tejanos and Tejanas closed out the year with exceptional showings in two high-profile events; at the National Junior College Athletic Association Cross Country Championships held in Garden City, Kansas, on November 10, both teams tallied impressive scores in their Division I races, with the women's squad achieving second place and the men's squad taking third; and

WHEREAS, Only a week later, these dedicated athletes once again matched up against competitors from across the country in the NJCAA Half Marathon Championships in Orange Beach, Alabama; both squads recorded first-place finishes, with the Tejanas claiming their fifth national title and the Tejanos capturing the team's first championship crown in program history; moreover, Elias Loriposia took home the men's individual title; and

WHEREAS, In addition to their exemplary performances in competition, the EPCC runners have also maintained a commitment to excellence in the classroom, boasting team grade point averages of higher than 3.24; and

WHEREAS, With their accomplishments on the national stage, the EPCC cross country & half marathon athletes have become a source of great pride to their school, and all those associated with the teams are indeed deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the El Paso Community College Tejano and Tejana cross country & half marathon teams on an outstanding 2018 season and extend to the runners, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

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