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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Kendrick Smallwood of Poteet High School in Mesquite |
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achieved great distinction by winning two 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 high school competitors in |
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Texas at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin on May 7, Mr. Smallwood |
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turned in an exceptional performance, claiming the state title in |
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the 5A 110-meter and 300-meter hurdles and finishing the season |
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undefeated in both events; in the 110 meters, he clocked in at 13.47 |
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seconds, the fastest fully automatic time in the nation this year, |
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and in the 300 meters, he crossed the line in 36.71 seconds; 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, Kendrick Smallwood has ably |
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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 Kendrick Smallwood on winning gold |
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medals in the 5A 110-meter and 300-meter hurdles at the 2021 UIL |
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Track & Field State Meet and extend to him sincere best wishes for |
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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. Smallwood as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |