H.R. No. 1424
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The foremost long-distance relay in the United
States is taking place in Corpus Christi on May 18, 2013, with the
staging of the 38th annual Beach to Bay Relay Marathon; and
WHEREAS, The marathon was founded by Commander John
Butterfield, who envisioned the race as a way for runners to honor
our nation's military personnel; the very first event was held on
Armed Forces Day in 1975, and it has continued to take place on that
holiday ever since; and
WHEREAS, More than 16,000 contestants from the United States
and from countries as far away as Kenya make the Beach to Bay Relay
Marathon the largest competition of its kind in this country; when
the starting gun fires, as many as 2,600 teams send their first
runner down the 26.2-mile course, with five additional teammates
being stationed every 4.4 miles along the route; the race stretches
from the sands of North Padre Island past the Naval Air Station to
the finish line at McCaughan Park; and
WHEREAS, The event also includes a lively postrace
celebration that features live music, food, and refreshments as
well as the presentation of awards to the top finishers; and
WHEREAS, This popular competition is sanctioned by the Corpus
Christi Roadrunners club, which donates all race proceeds to more
than 45 Coastal Bend charities, including Special Olympics, the
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, and numerous youth groups; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, the Beach to Bay Relay Marathon
has flourished thanks to the dedicated efforts of race organizers
and generous volunteers, and their endeavors have created a fun and
challenging contest that provides enormous benefits to the
community and that is prized by runners in the Lone Star State and
beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 38th annual Beach to Bay Relay
Marathon and extend sincere best wishes to all those associated
with the race for a successful and enjoyable event; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the race organizers as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1424 was adopted by the House on April
24, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House