H.R. No. 1273
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Corey Dauphine, a senior at Memorial High School in
Port Arthur, has excelled as a high school athlete, and he is indeed
deserving of special recognition for his notable accomplishments;
and
WHEREAS, A four-year letterman on the Memorial High School
track and field squad, Mr. Dauphine has distinguished himself as a
champion runner in district, area, regional, and state
competitions; he won the gold medal in the 200-meter dash at the
2014 University Interscholastic League state meet, clocking the
fastest time of the year among U.S. high school runners; he has also
competed in the state meet as a member of Titan relay teams, making
his first appearance at the event as a freshman; moreover, he was
invited to take part in the Great Southwest Track & Field Classic
and was named the 2014 Super Gold Track & Field MVP by the Beaumont
Enterprise; and
WHEREAS, This multitalented Texan is also a standout running
back on the Titans' football team, and he tallied 11 touchdowns and
1,232 yards rushing during his outstanding senior campaign; highly
recruited for his work on the gridiron, Mr. Dauphine will continue
his athletic career at the collegiate level in the fall as a member
of the football team at Texas Tech University, where he plans to
study veterinary medicine; and
WHEREAS, A source of great pride to his family and his school,
Corey Dauphine has demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication, and
maturity in pursuing his goals, and it is a privilege to commend him
for his achievements as he prepares for the opportunities that lie
ahead; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Corey Dauphine on his success as a
student-athlete and extend to him sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Dauphine as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Deshotel
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1273 was adopted by the House on March
17, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House