SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 707
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Brandon Allen, Kelsey Bruce, Haley Hale, Ayland
Letsinger, and Josh Smith for their outstanding achievements as
student-athletes for Brackett High School in Brackettville; and
WHEREAS, These young men and women have demonstrated great
talent and perseverance over the course of their high school
careers, displaying the great intellectual curiosity required to
succeed as students combined with the hard work and discipline
necessary to excel at athletics; and
WHEREAS, They have shown exceptional teamwork and
leadership while representing the Brackett Independent School
District at various University Interscholastic League
competitions; and
WHEREAS, Brandon Allen, Ayland Letsinger, and Josh Smith
were named to the 2010 Academic All-State Football Team by the
Texas High School Coaches Association; and
WHEREAS, Kelsey Bruce and Haley Hale were named to the 2010
Academic All-State Cross Country Team by the Texas Girls Coaches
Association; Kelsey adds this honor to an impressive career that
includes more than 20 wins at invitational meets and the
district's first cross country state championship title; she is
also the school's first female athlete to win a state
championship; and
WHEREAS, These young student-athletes have represented
their school and their community with grace and strength, and
they are truly deserving of recognition for their hard work and
determination; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Brandon Allen, Kelsey Bruce, Haley
Hale, Ayland Letsinger, and Josh Smith on their commitment and
dedication and extend to them best wishes for continued success
in all their affairs; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Uresti
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 7, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate