H.R. No. 1309

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Marco Cunningham of Rapoport Academy in Waco won two gold medals at the 2025 University Interscholastic League Track & Field State Meet to close out his notable high school career; and

WHEREAS, On May 2, Mr. Cunningham joined the other top 2A competitors at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin; he dominated the 3,200-meter field, clocking in at 9:14.94 to triumph by the impressive margin of nearly 44 seconds while recording the second-fastest time ever in the race at the 2A meet; he also collected a gold medal in the 1,600 meters, posting a blistering time of 4 minutes, 19.71 seconds; and

WHEREAS, In November 2024, Mr. Cunningham set the stage for his success at the state track meet when he clinched the gold medal in the 2A final at the UIL Cross Country State Championships; in addition to his success in athletics, he has distinguished himself academically as one of the top students in his class; and

WHEREAS, By excelling in the state's premier showcase for high school track and field athletes, Marco Cunningham 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 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Marco Cunningham on winning two gold medals at the 2025 UIL Track & Field State Meet and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

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

Orr

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1309 was adopted by the House on June 1, 2025, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House