82S11067 JH-D
By: Dukes H.R. No. 141
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Both the men's and women's track and field teams of
Texas A&M University won national titles at the NCAA Division I
Outdoor Track and Field Championships, and in so doing, became the
first school in history to sweep the men's and women's championships
for three years in a row; and
WHEREAS, The dramatic conclusion to the meet, which was held
June 8-11, 2011, in Des Moines, Iowa, demonstrated the steely
resolve of these exceptional competitors; both squads clinched
their victories in the final event, the 1,600-meter relay,
finishing in first place to edge out their closest competitors; and
WHEREAS, Other highlights of the meet included second-place
finishes by both of the Aggie 400-meter relay squads, a gold medal
for Jessica Beard in the 400-meter dash, a silver medal for Jeneba
Tarmoh in the 200-meter dash, a bronze medal for Sam Humphreys in
the javelin, and a bronze medal for Julian Reid in the triple jump;
the A&M athletes also scored points in a variety of other events en
route to claiming their dual championships; and
WHEREAS, Each member of the men's and women's squads can take
pride in their contributions; in addition to Mr. Humphreys and
Mr. Reid, the men's roster for the NCAA Outdoor Championships
included Michael Bryan, Wayne Davis II, Melvin Echard, Prezel
Hardy, Jr., Tabarie Henry, Tran Howell, Bryan Miller, Gerald Phiri,
Demetrius Pinder, Michael Preble, Joey Roberts, and Tyron Stewart;
and
WHEREAS, In addition to Ms. Beard and Ms. Tarmoh, the women's
roster included Laura Asimakis, Ashley Collier, Dominique Duncan,
Daphne Fitzpatrick, Donique Flemings, Emalie Humphreys, Sasha-Kay
Matthias, Gabby Mayo, Ibukun Mayungbe, Natasha Ruddock, and Andrea
Sutherland; and
WHEREAS, These skilled athletes were under the direction of
head coach Pat Henry, who now has 33 national titles to his credit;
additional guidance was provided by assistant coaches Vince
Anderson, Juan De La Garza, Alleyne Francique, Jim VanHootegem, and
Dan Waters; and
WHEREAS, With this unprecedented third consecutive double
championship, Texas A&M has further distinguished itself as one of
the premier track and field programs in the nation, and all those
involved in this outstanding achievement are deserving of special
recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the men's and
women's track and field teams of Texas A&M University on winning
national titles at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field
Championships for the third consecutive year and extend to the
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 teams as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.