H.R. No. 82
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The girls' cross country team of McAllen High School
  ended a memorable season by participating in the 2023 University
  Interscholastic League Cross Country State Championships at Old
  Settlers Park in Round Rock on November 3; and
         WHEREAS, Joining other top high school competitors from
  across Texas at the state meet, the McAllen High team included seven
  runners: Dana Rojas Vazquez, Kenzi Ramirez, Daira Rojas Vazquez,
  Aillen Rivera, Samara Gully, Ava Barreda, and Rebecca Morgan; and
         WHEREAS, The first McAllen High School team to reach the
  state competition in 26 years, the 2023 Bulldogs posted a combined
  time of 1 hour, 39 minutes, 3.9 seconds, while negotiating the
  challenging course, and they claimed ninth place in the Class 5A
  team standings; and
         WHEREAS, By earning the right to compete in the state's
  premier showcase for high school cross country runners, these
  dedicated athletes have ably represented their school and
  community, and they may indeed reflect with pride on their
  accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate the members of
  the McAllen High School girls' cross country team on their
  participation in the 2023 UIL Cross Country State Championships and
  extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Guerra
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 82 was adopted by the House on
  December 5, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House