H.R. No. 531
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Samantha Meek of Newton has distinguished herself
with her performance at the Special Olympics Texas Winter Games,
held January 31-February 3, 2019; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Golden Triangle Champs bowling team,
Ms. Meek beat out talented athletes from across the state to win the
gold medal in bowling for her division; and
WHEREAS, Competing in every sport, this talented athlete has
participated in the Special Olympics for eight years; she attended
the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games, where she earned a silver
medal, two bronze medals, and a fourth-place ribbon in track and
field events; she has also represented her school, Newton High, in
volleyball and basketball; and
WHEREAS, With her fine showing in the winter event, Samantha
Meek has brought great credit to her family and to her community,
and she may take justifiable pride in the skill and dedication she
has demonstrated; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Samantha Meek on winning a gold
medal at the 2019 Special Olympics Texas Winter Games and extend to
her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Meek as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
White
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 531 was adopted by the House on March
13, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House