SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 783
WHEREAS, Figure skater Ian Rawn of Plano has distinguished
himself by placing fourth in his age division at the 2017 Special
Olympics World Winter Games, held March 14-25 in Austria; and
WHEREAS, The only Texan competing in the games, Ian Rawn
was among nearly 2,700 athletes from 105 nations to take part in
the event, which featured contests in nine different winter
sports; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Dallas Figure Skating Club,
Mr. Rawn began skating in 2008 and now spends about nine hours
each week perfecting his skills on the ice; this inspiring Texan
has trained as a Special Olympics global messenger and has served
on the board of Special Olympics Texas; he also enjoys coaching
the Richardson Roadrunners basketball team and volunteering with
the Dallas Fire Rescue Explorers program; and
WHEREAS, With his fine showing at the 2017 Special Olympics
World Winter Games, Ian Rawn has proudly represented his state
and nation in international competition, and he may indeed take
justifiable pride in his outstanding accomplishments; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Ian Rawn on his fourth place
finish at the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games and extend to
him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Mr. Rawn as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Taylor of Collin
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 15, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate