H.R. No. 2192
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The boys' track team of Midland Christian School
wrapped up the 2011 season in triumphant fashion by capturing the 4A
state championship at the Texas Association of Private and
Parochial Schools State Track and Field Championships, held on May
6 and 7 in Waco; and
WHEREAS, Guided by coach Chris McKinney, the Mustangs won the
title with an exceptional team effort, scoring in 12 different
events and tallying a total of 94 points to best the competition by
a wide margin; the Midland Christian runners were especially
consistent in the relays, garnering second place in the 400- and
1,600-meter races and third place in the 800; and
WHEREAS, The victory at the state meet marks the fifth TAPPS
title for the Mustangs boys' runners in the past 15 years, and the
school has also produced numerous individual and relay state
champions during that period; this success has made Midland
Christian one of the elite track squads in the state, and the
members of the 2011 team may take justifiable pride in furthering
that tradition of excellence; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the boys' track team of Midland
Christian School on winning the 2011 TAPPS 4A state championship
and extend to the athletes and coaches 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.
Craddick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2192 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House