SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 954
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Ben Thompson for his success at the 2015 University
Interscholastic League track and field state championships; and
WHEREAS, Ben competed in the 100-meter and 400-meter
wheelchair races at the state meet in Austin; he finished fifth
in the 100-meter race with a time of 20.76 and fourth in the
400-meter race with a personal-best time of 1:16.26; and
WHEREAS, A student at Hirschi High School in Wichita Falls,
Ben was born with spina bifida, which affected the development of
his legs; and
WHEREAS, Ben has refused to allow his condition to define
his life and has embraced an active lifestyle that includes
playing basketball at his church, serving as statistician and
student manager for several Huskies athletic teams, and
participating in the rigorous International Baccalaureate
academic program; and
WHEREAS, Ben participated in the track and field
wheelchair division for the first time this year; he worked hard
at training for his events and steadily improved his times, and
he has been using a racing wheelchair only since the district
meet this year; and
WHEREAS, He is truly deserving of recognition for his
perseverance and positive outlook and his success as a
competitive athlete; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Ben Thompson on his exemplary
achievements at the 2015 University Interscholastic League track
and field championships and extend to him best wishes for
continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Estes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 22, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate