H.R. No. 2554
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The DeSoto High School girls' track and field team
reached the pinnacle of success by winning the 2011 University
Interscholastic League 5A state championship with an outstanding
showing at the state meet on May 13 and 14 in Austin; and
WHEREAS, This determined group of athletes established
themselves as contenders with their performances in a variety of
events, including medal-winning efforts by Anna Robinson, who won
the 5A long jump competition, and Chrishuna Williams, who finished
third in the 400-meter dash; heading into the final event, the
1,600-meter relay, DeSoto was trailing both Garland and Mansfield
Timberview High Schools in the standings; the relay team of Kierra
Hamilton, Tia' Gamble, Maegan Cown, and Ms. Williams were more than
up to the challenge, however, as they set a school record in taking
first place, vaulting the Eagles past their rivals to the state
crown with a final total of 51 points; and
WHEREAS, Ably guided by head coach June Villers, the members
of the DeSoto girls' track and field team have excelled through
skill, hard work, and an enduring commitment to excellence, and
they are a source of tremendous pride to their classmates and their
many supporters in the local community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the DeSoto High School girls' track
and field team on winning the 2011 UIL 5A state championship and
extend to the team's athletes, coaches, and staff 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.
Davis of Dallas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2554 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House