H.R. No. 113
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The boys' track and field team of Faith Christian
Academy in El Paso captured the Texas Christian Athletic League 3A
state championship with a superb performance at the state meet on
May 3 and 4, 2013, in Bryan; and
WHEREAS, Ably guided by coach Hosea Stredic, the Lions had a
total score of 148 to best the second-place finisher by a margin of
42 points and claim their third consecutive state crown; and
WHEREAS, Gold-medal-winning performances by Paul Balderrama
in the 1,600- and 3,200-meter runs and by Joseph Cromeens in the 800
meters aided the Faith Christian Academy triumph; in addition,
Eddie Ramos won the title in the 200 meters, and he joined with
Imran Raja, Jesus Ruiz, and Saul Ramos to take first place in the
1,600-meter relay; the Lions also received valuable contributions
throughout the season from the other members of the roster:
Bradnaro Allen, Jireh Valdez, Ulyses Cervantes, Troy Taylor,
Jassiel Ramos, Brandon Guiterrez, Matthew Adams, Eduardo Arroyo,
Abraham Alvarado, and Chris Ramos; and
WHEREAS, By successfully defending their TCAL 3A title, the
Faith Christian Academy Lions have furthered their school's
tradition of athletic excellence, and these talented
student-athletes may indeed take justifiable pride in their
exceptional accomplishment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session,
hereby congratulate the Faith
Christian Academy boys' track and field team on winning the TCAL 3A
state championship and extend to the team's athletes and to coach
Hosea Stredic sincere best wishes for the future; 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.
Marquez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 113 was adopted by the House on June
25, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House