SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 45

WHEREAS, The Holliday High School girls' cross country team proved itself the finest 3A squad in Texas by winning the 2021 University Interscholastic League state championship; and

WHEREAS, The Lady Eagles matched up against the top high school competitors in Texas at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock on November 5, 2021; under the guidance of head coach Glenn Griffin, the Holliday runners dominated the field in the 3A competition, finishing with 39 points to capture the fourth title in school history; and

WHEREAS, Holliday was paced by Hannah Spears, who claimed the individual championship with a time of 11 minutes, 34.9 seconds; she was followed by Jaycee Lyons in 9th place at 12:05.30 and by Simone Mouras in 11th place at 12:09.30; also contributing to the team's exceptional showing were Kyla Coheley, who clocked in at 12:23.00, Jaci Shepherd, who finished in 12:40.10, Breagan Blowers, who completed the course in 12:47.10, and Briar Griffin, who posted a time of 13:09.60; and

WHEREAS, The talented student-athletes of the Lady Eagle cross country team have distinguished themselves through their skill, hard work, and enduring commitment to excellence, and they will cherish their memories of their state title triumph for the rest of their lives; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby congratulate the Holliday High School girls' cross country team on winning the 2021 UIL 3A state championship and extend to the team's runners, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for the Lady Eagles as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Springer

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 24, 2023.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate