H.R. No. 2138 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Demonstrating great skill and determination, the boys' swimming and diving team of Carroll High School in Southlake won the University Interscholastic League 5A state championship with an outstanding performance at the state meet on February 18 and 19, 2011; and WHEREAS, Facing the best talent in the state at The University of Texas Swim Center in Austin, the Dragons scored an impressive 255 points, beating runner-up Conroe High School by a margin of 74; and WHEREAS, Bryce Klein placed first in diving with a score of 562.75, a new school record; another key to the state title triumph was Carroll High's fine efforts in the relay events, with the 400-meter freestyle team of Ted Singley, John Ausdenmoore, Ryan Walker, and Connor Nolan placing third and the 200-meter freestyle squad of Mr. Singley, Mr. Ausdenmoore, Curtis Goss, and John Rematta placing fourth; moreover, Mr. Nolan, Mr. Goss, Mr. Ausdenmoore, and Mr. Walker finished fifth in the 200-meter medley relay, setting another school record; all of these swimmers also took part in individual events, as did Jonathan Roberts, who was eighth in the 500-meter freestyle; highlights included the second-place showing by Mr. Nolan in the 200-meter freestyle and the strong swims in the 500-meter freestyle by Mr. Singley and Mr. Nolan, who finished second and third, respectively; and WHEREAS, Winning a state championship represents the culmination of countless hours of hard work and an enduring commitment to excellence, and these talented student-athletes and their coach, Kevin Murphy, may take justifiable pride in this accomplishment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Carroll High School boys' swimming and diving team on winning the 2010-2011 UIL 5A state championship and extend to its members sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Truitt ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2138 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House