H.R. No. 973
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The archers of the Canton High School A Team claimed
the school's second consecutive state title with a victory at the
championship tournament on February 25, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Two different Canton squads took part in the state
competition, and the Eagles' A Team scored a total of 3,217 points
to best second-place winner Argyle High, a previous three-time
state champion; the Canton B Team also turned in a fine performance
to finish in third with a total score of 3,166; with their triumph
in the tournament, the Canton archers qualified to take part in the
National Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky, and they will also
compete in the Texas/Oklahoma Shootout in Sherman; and
WHEREAS, The top male shooters in the competition were Chance
Wallace, Roy Denbow, and Seth Carroll, while Kaylie Robertson, Codi
Tutt, and Jaci Heard led the females; Ms. Robertson placed third in
the individual standings at state to win a scholarship from the
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; and
WHEREAS, Under the skillful guidance of Coach Danny
Yarbrough, the Eagles dominated their opponents in all three
invitation meets of the season, scoring victories at Union Grove,
Flower Mound, and Ennis; since winning the 2010 title in its first
year of competition, Canton's team has built its fan base and gained
numerous members, enabling it to field two full squads of 24
students each; and
WHEREAS, The two state titles attained by the Canton High
archers are a testament to their talent, hard work, and dedication,
and they are a source of great pride to their school and their many
supporters in the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Canton High School archery team
on winning its second consecutive state championship and extend to
its members sincere best wishes for continued achievement; 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.
Flynn
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 973 was adopted by the House on April
7, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House