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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, William Boyce, a senior at Onalaska High School, |
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achieved great distinction by winning three gold medals at the 2021 |
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University Interscholastic League Track & Field State Meet; and |
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WHEREAS, Joining the other top 3A competitors in Texas at |
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Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin on May 6, Mr. Boyce captured a trio |
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of state titles in distance running events, recording times of 1 |
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minute, 54.71 seconds, in the 800 meters, 4 minutes, 26.37 seconds, |
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in the 1,600 meters, and 9 minutes, 27.31 seconds, in the 3,200 |
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meters; despite being the only state meet qualifier from his |
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school, his three medals clinched second place for Onalaska in the |
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team standings; moreover, this exceptional student-athlete |
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previously won the 2020 UIL 3A cross country championship; 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, this talented young Texan has |
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ably represented his school and community, 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 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate William Boyce on winning three gold |
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medals at the 2021 UIL Track & Field State Meet and extend to him |
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sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Boyce as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1551 was adopted by the House on May |
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29, 2021, by a non-record vote. |
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______________________________ |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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