82R6427 BPG-D
By: Marquez H.R. No. 425
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The El Paso High School girls' swimming team won the
District 1-4A title with an exceptional performance at the Tigua
Recreation and Wellness Center on January 22, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Dominating the competition at the district
championship meet, the Tigers scored 197 points and outdistanced
their closest rival, Jefferson High School, by an impressive 103
points; and
WHEREAS, The depth of talent on the El Paso High team was key
to the victory; the Tigers took first place in 10 of 11 events,
paced by exceptionally strong efforts from Lauren Porras, Gaby
Partida, and Shanny Lin; Ms. Porras won the 100-yard and 200-yard
freestyle races, while Ms. Partida took first place in the 50-yard
freestyle and 100-yard backstroke; Ms. Lin placed first in the
100-yard butterfly and 100-yard breaststroke; and
WHEREAS, Guided by coach Dow Farley, the Tigers have
demonstrated an admirable work ethic and a true commitment to
excellence throughout the season, and they may indeed take pride in
their outstanding accomplishment at the district meet; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the El Paso High School girls'
swimming team on capturing the District 1-4A title and extend to the
athletes and to Coach Farley 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.