H.R. No. 27
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The boys' high school cross country team from the
  Slidell Independent School District closed out an unforgettable
  season by winning the 1A title at the 2023 University
  Interscholastic League Cross Country State Championships; and
         WHEREAS, After previously securing the regional crown, the
  Greyhounds joined the other top competitors in Texas on November 3
  at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock; the Slidell runners turned in an
  exceptional effort at the state meet, landing four runners in the
  top 20 and claiming the 1A championship with a total of 73 points;
  and
         WHEREAS, Slidell was led by eighth-place finisher Joshua
  Garvin, who crossed the line in 17 minutes, 30.7 seconds, and by
  ninth-place runner Manny Peralta, who recorded a time of 17:36.8;
  Riddik Davis was 15th in 17:57.8, Fabian Gonzalez finished 18th in
  18:09.4, and Christian Torres placed 23rd at 18:16.7; also
  delivering impressive performances for the Greyhounds were Caden
  Luig at 19:02.9 and Alan Redondo at 19:03.7; these determined
  student-athletes were ably guided by head coach Casey Pierce; and
         WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the
  culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
  commitment to excellence, and the Slidell Greyhounds will treasure
  the memory of this accomplishment for the rest of their lives; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate the boys' high
  school cross country team from Slidell ISD on winning the 1A title
  at the 2023 UIL Cross Country State Championships 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 Greyhounds as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Stucky
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 27 was adopted by the House on
  November 17, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House