H.R. No. 2811
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The girls' cross-country team from Bushland High
School captured the 2012 University Interscholastic League 2A state
championship with an exceptional performance at the state meet on
November 10, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Three of the school's runners finished in the top
20, and two others made it into the top 50, for a total score of 70;
that placed Bushland 27 points ahead of runner-up Comanche High
School and secured the state title for the Lady Falcons in their
first team appearance at the UIL Cross-Country State Championships;
and
WHEREAS, Bushland was paced by freshman Aundera Schroder,
whose time of 12:23 was the sixth fastest in the event; joining her
in the top 20 were Kenzie Schaffer at 12:42 and Cortnie Grauel at
12:51, with Morgan Lackey, Ellie Cornett, Madison Berry, and
Stormie Fuentes rounding out the state meet lineup; and
WHEREAS, Excelling through a true team effort, the Lady
Falcons also received valuable contributions throughout the season
from Bailee Barber, Celeste Barton, and Randa Stone, all of whom
served as alternates for the UIL championship event; coach Kevin
Ufford was instrumental in helping Bushland reach the pinnacle of
success, and manager Ashton Miller offered dedicated support to the
athletes in the course of their triumphant 2012 campaign; and
WHEREAS, The talented young women of the Lady Falcons
cross-country team have earned great distinction for themselves and
for their community, and they will cherish their memories of this
outstanding accomplishment for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Bushland High School girls'
cross-country team on winning the 2012 UIL 2A state championship
and extend to the team's runners, coach, and manager 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.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2811 was adopted by the House on May
26, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House