SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 128
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Charles Silmon, who recently won the 100-meter dash at
the National Collegiate Athletic Association Outdoor Track and
Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon; and
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS, This exceptional student-athlete won the race
with a time of 9.89 and became the first Horned Frog to win the
event since 1989; he went on to also compete in the finals of the
200-meter dash and the 4x100-meter relay; and
WHEREAS, Texas Christian University, the people of Fort
Worth, and Texans across the state are proud of Charles for his
hard work and his impressive skills; he is truly deserving of
recognition for his exemplary collegiate athletic career; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Charles Silmon
on his outstanding accomplishments and extend congratulations to
him on winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association
championship in the 100-meter dash; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 24, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate