H.R. No. 2119

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The members of the archery team from Highland Park Elementary School in Austin achieved great distinction by winning the national championship at the 2023 NASP Western Nationals; and

WHEREAS, Competing in the National Archery in the Schools Program meet on April 28 and 29 in Sandy, Utah, Highland Park's No. 1 fifth-grade team turned in an exceptional performance; compiling a final score of 3,169, the Scotties emerged triumphant in the 13-team field to clinch the first national archery title in the school's history; and

WHEREAS, Highland Park's No. 2 fifth-grade team also excelled at nationals, securing a sixth-place finish with a final tally of 2,922; and

WHEREAS, Archery has been an important part of student life at Highland Park Elementary since first being introduced to the curriculum in 2013, and the Scotties made their first appearance at nationals in 2017; and

WHEREAS, Winning a national championship represents the culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and these outstanding young Texans 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 hereby congratulate the Highland Park Elementary School archery team on winning the national championship at the 2023 NASP Western Nationals and extend to the students and coaches sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Scotties as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Hinojosa

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2119 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2023, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House