81R30239 JKB-D
By: Marquez H.R. No. 2071
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lara Jackson of El Paso has been recognized for her
success in collegiate athletics by being named the recipient of the
2009 Ruby Award from the University of Arizona; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious honor is given annually to the top
female senior student-athlete at the university, and Ms. Jackson
earned the commendation for her success on the Wildcats swim team;
and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Chapin High School in El Paso, Ms.
Jackson began swimming for the University of Arizona in 2005;
several noteworthy achievements have marked the athletic career of
this dedicated competitor; she claimed the NCAA title in the
50-meter freestyle in 2008 and 2009, helped her team become the 2008
NCAA champs, and has won multiple all-American honors; and
WHEREAS, In winning the Ruby Award, Lara Jackson has received
a fitting tribute to her exceptional career in college swimming,
and her accomplishments have furthered the Lone Star State's
considerable reputation for producing outstanding athletes; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Lara Jackson on her receipt of the
2009 Ruby Award from the University of Arizona and extend to her
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Jackson as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.