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By: Isaac H.R. No. 2040
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The inaugural Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas
competition is taking place in The Woodlands on May 21, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Part of the Ironman series that includes 25 races in
countries all around the globe, Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas is a
world-class event in which premier athletes battle to turn in the
fastest overall time in a grueling triathlon that encompasses
swimming, bicycling, and running; and
WHEREAS, Competitors begin with a 2.4-mile swim in Lake
Woodlands before embarking on a 112-mile bicycle course through the
city and surrounding countryside; the final segment of the race is a
26.2-mile run that will conclude on Market Street; and
WHEREAS, Ironman Texas is an exciting showcase that features
thousands of exceptional athletes vying for a share of the $100,000
prize purse and a chance to qualify for the elite Ford Ironman World
Championship that takes place in Hawaii in October; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by Memorial Hermann Healthcare System and
a range of other businesses and organizations, this
much-anticipated race provides residents of the Lone Star State
with a rare opportunity to observe the drama and athleticism that
are the hallmarks of the Ironman series, and it is a pleasure to
welcome the event to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the inaugural Memorial Hermann
Ironman Texas competition and extend to all those associated with
the event sincere best wishes for a memorable race.