H.R. No. 2473
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Devin Faber of Canton High School claimed the 2011
University Interscholastic League 3A state title in the pole vault,
taking home the gold medal in that event for the second consecutive
year; and
WHEREAS, Competing at the Track & Field State Meet in Austin
on May 13, Mr. Faber, a senior, won with a vault of 16 feet, 6
inches; this was his third trip to the state championships overall,
having won the silver medal as a sophomore; and
WHEREAS, Making his achievement all the more impressive, this
determined competitor was able to repeat as state champ after
struggling with a hamstring injury for much of the season;
following his graduation, Mr. Faber plans to continue pole vaulting
at the collegiate level at Lon Morris College; and
WHEREAS, In proving himself the finest 3A pole vaulter in the
Lone Star State for the second year in a row, this talented
student-athlete has realized a well-deserved reward for his
countless hours of hard work and enduring commitment to excellence;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Devin Faber on winning the 2011 UIL
3A state title in the pole vault and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Faber as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Flynn
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2473 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House