81R4609 BGU-D
By: Howard of Travis H.R. No. 252
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Samantha Tucker, a junior at Westlake High School in
Austin, has established herself as a swimmer of national stature in
her age group with her exceptional performances in two competitions
held in December 2008; and
WHEREAS, At the USA Swimming Speedo Short Course Junior
Nationals, held December 11 through 13 in Austin, Ms. Tucker won the
junior national championship in the 100-yard freestyle, and in so
doing she set a meet record with her time of 48.71 seconds; in
addition, she took home the bronze medal in the 500-yard freestyle
and was a part of three relay teams, including the 400-yard
freestyle squad that finished third; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Tucker also made a strong showing at the 2008 USA
Swimming ConocoPhillips Short Course National Championships, held
December 4 through 6 in Atlanta, Georgia; competing against former
Olympians, she set two Texas age-group records, turning in times of
48.87 seconds in the 100-yard freestyle and 1 minute, 44.54
seconds, in the 200-yard freestyle; and
WHEREAS, The notable accomplishments of this highly skilled
student-athlete are a testament to her hard work and commitment to
excellence, attributes that will continue to serve her well in the
years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Samantha Tucker on her outstanding
achievements in competitive swimming; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Tucker as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.