SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 822
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the James Earl Rudder High School boys' gymnastics
team, which recently won the state championship title at the 51st
Texas High School Gymnastics Coaches Association State Meet; and
WHEREAS, At the meet, which was held at Permian High School
in Odessa, the Rudder Rangers came from behind to clinch their
second consecutive state championship; and
WHEREAS, These young athletes have demonstrated great
talent and perseverance throughout the school year, and they can
take pride in their outstanding performance; and
WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of
head coach J. T. Fletcher, the Rangers have developed exceptional
skill and discipline; and
WHEREAS, Coach Fletcher's gymnastics program in the Bryan
Independent School District has won 10 state championships over
the years, and the 2017 title is the fourth for the program since
its move to Rudder High School; and
WHEREAS, The students and staff at Rudder High School and
the members of the Bryan community are proud of the Rudder
gymnasts for their hard work, their impressive skills, and their
fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend the members of the James Earl Rudder
High School Rangers boys' gymnastics team on their successful
season and congratulate them on winning the team championship at
the 51st Texas High School Gymnastics Coaches Association State
Meet; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the team as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 21, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate