H.R. No. 2277
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Darin Allen, a senior at Bruceville-Eddy High
School, has signed a national letter of intent to continue his
athletic career at the collegiate level; and
WHEREAS, A gifted long-distance runner for the
Bruceville-Eddy cross-country and track and field squads,
Mr. Allen will compete in both sports and pursue his studies at West
Texas A&M University in Canyon; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Allen qualified for the UIL cross country state
championships for four consecutive years, and he finished in second
place overall in Class 3A competition at the 2014 state meet; as a
member of the Eagles track team, he won the 2013 district
championship in the 3,200-meter race and took part in the regional
meet on three occasions; moreover, he was a three-time selection to
the Cross Country Coaches Association of Texas All-State Team; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional student-athlete has demonstrated a
tireless work ethic and an enduring commitment to excellence, and
he may take great pride in all that he has accomplished as he looks
ahead to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Darin Allen on signing a national
letter of intent to run for the West Texas A&M University
cross-country and track and field teams and extend to him sincere
best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Allen as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2277 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House