H.R. No. 1975
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The boys' and girls' track and field teams from
  Amarillo High School closed out the 2021 season by competing at the
  University Interscholastic League Track & Field State Meet; and
         WHEREAS, Joining the other top qualifiers at Mike A. Myers
  Stadium in Austin on May 7, the boys' team turned in a strong
  performance to finish sixth in the Class 5A team competition; in the
  4x400-meter relay, Damonze Woods, Tyreese Molden, Cooper Clawson,
  and Trey Thomas crossed the finish line in 3 minutes, 17.71 seconds,
  to capture the bronze medal; in the individual events, Isaac McGill
  set the all-time Amarillo-area record in the 3,200-meter race with
  a time of 9 minutes, 16.46 seconds, placing third among the state
  meet competitors; in addition, Mr. Thomas completed the 300-meter
  hurdles in 37.76 seconds to clinch the bronze medal, and John Tittle
  took part in the discus throw, finishing ninth; and
         WHEREAS, The Amarillo girls' team was well represented at
  state following an outstanding showing at the regional competition,
  where the Lady Sandies earned the program's first Region 1-5A
  title; at the state meet, Symone Quiles claimed a bronze medal in
  the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 43.68 seconds; in the relay
  events, Lacey Rice, Bree Mixon, Kynlee Jesko, and Brianna Brantley
  earned fifth place in the 4x200-meter relay, and the quartet of
  Ms. Brantley, Ms. Quiles, Madyson Castellion, and Adelynn Austin
  secured sixth place in the 4x400-meter race; moreover, Payton Bray
  finished seventh for Amarillo in the discus throw; and
         WHEREAS, Throughout the season, the teams received able
  guidance from girls' head coach Kevin Ufford, boys' head coach
  Steven Bergeski, and assistant coaches Tony Cavalier, Piper
  Coleman, Max Frick, Justin Hebert, Trent Lankford, and Jonathan
  Woodward; and
         WHEREAS, These determined young Texans have excelled through
  skill, hard work, and an enduring commitment to excellence, and
  they are a source of tremendous pride to their classmates and their
  many supporters in the local community; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate the Amarillo High School boys' and
  girls' track and field teams on their success at the 2021 UIL Track &
  Field State Meet and extend to the athletes, coaches, and staff
  sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
  for the teams as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
  Representatives.
 
  Smithee
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1975 was adopted by the House on May
  31, 2021, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House