86R20824 ST-D
By: Toth H.R. No. 915
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Nicole Mericle has become a premier performer in the
sport of obstacle course racing, earning numerous podium finishes
and multiple North American and world titles over the past three
years; and
WHEREAS, After competing as a cross-country and track runner
at Rice University and honing her skills in rock climbing,
Ms. Mericle opted to take part in obstacle course racing, which
combines distance running with a variety of extreme physical
challenges; her first OCR was the Fort Carson Spartan Super in May
2016, where she took the bronze medal; the following year, she won
the OCR 3K World Championship, the Tougher Mudder World
Championship, and the OCR 3K and 15K North American Championships;
she closed out 2017 with podium appearances in the Spartan World
Championship Series and a gold medal in the women's team division in
the OCR World Championship, and she more recently took home the
silver with her team in the Spartan World Championships; and
WHEREAS, In the fall and winter of 2018, Ms. Mericle focused
on international events, tallying first-place finishes in the 3K
and women's team events at the OCR World Championship in England and
claiming second place at the Trifecta World Championships in
Greece; she has continued to add to her impressive total of
first-place finishes in 2019, turning in winning performances in
competitions around the country; in recognition of her elite status
in the sport, she has garnered sponsorships with such brands as
Spartan, AltRed, Darn Tough, and Honey Stinger; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Mericle's intensive training regimen includes
running, weight lifting, rock climbing, and other activities to
build strength and endurance; an EMT, she is studying to become a
physician assistant in Boulder, Colorado; and
WHEREAS, Through her exceptional ability, hard work, and
commitment to excellence, Nicole Mericle is building an exemplary
record in an extremely demanding sport, and she is indeed deserving
of recognition for her outstanding achievements; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Nicole Mericle on her success in
obstacle course racing and extend to her sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Mericle as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.