86R19702 CW-D
By: Goldman H.R. No. 1000
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas Christian University rifle team furthered
its proud tradition of excellence by winning the overall team title
at the 2019 NCAA Rifle Championship; and
WHEREAS, TCU dominated the March 8 and 9 competition held in
Morgantown, West Virginia, capturing the third national crown in
program history; the outstanding performances by team members
Elizabeth Marsh, Kristen Hemphill, Rachel Garner, Casey Lutz, and
Angeline Henry enabled the Horned Frogs to take home four of the
event's five trophies; in addition to the overall championship, the
TCU shooters claimed the smallbore team title, while Ms. Marsh won
the individual smallbore event and Ms. Hemphill collected TCU's
first-ever individual air rifle gold medal, with Ms. Henry
finishing a close second; and
WHEREAS, Also contributing to the Horned Frogs' impressive
showing during the 2018-2019 season were Noelle Christensen,
Abigail Gordon, Emily Haag, Taylor Haffner, Rachel Kimbell, and
Catherine Miller; the team was ably guided by longtime head coach
Karen Monez, who directed TCU to national championships in 2010 and
2012, and assistant coach Hannah Black; and
WHEREAS, In winning a third national championship, the TCU
Horned Frogs have earned a special place in the pantheon of elite
NCAA rifle teams, and they may indeed take justifiable pride in
their accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Texas Christian University
rifle team on winning the 2019 NCAA rifle national championship and
extend to the competitors and coaches sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.