88R31731 CW-D
 
  By: Price H.R. No. 2272
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Ke'Mauri Pinkard of Tascosa High School in Amarillo
  achieved great distinction by winning the silver medal in the 5A
  triple jump at the 2023 University Interscholastic League Track &
  Field State Meet; and
         WHEREAS, Joining the other top high school competitors in
  Texas at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin on May 12, Mr. Pinkard
  turned in a notable performance in the triple jump; finding himself
  in fifth place with only two tries remaining, he soared 48 feet,
  10.5 inches, on his next-to-last attempt to clinch second place;
  and
         WHEREAS, A senior at Tascosa High, Mr. Pinkard also competed
  in the 5A long jump at the state meet, finishing fifth with a leap of
  22 feet, 3.75 inches; and
         WHEREAS, By excelling in the state's premier showcase for
  high school track and field athletes, Ke'Mauri Pinkard has ably
  represented his school and community, and he will cherish his
  memories of this outstanding accomplishment for years to come; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Ke'Mauri Pinkard on his
  silver-medal finish in the 5A triple jump at the 2023 UIL Track &
  Field State Meet and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
  success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Pinkard as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.