H.R. No. 1550 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Christian Cainan Rattler of Knippa High School achieved great distinction by winning the gold medal in the 1A 400-meter run at the 2021 University Interscholastic League Track & Field State Meet; and WHEREAS, Joining the other top high school competitors in Texas at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin on May 8, Mr. Rattler turned in an exceptional performance, claiming the 400-meter title with a state record time of 48.99 seconds; he also finished sixth in the 100-meter dash and was a member of Knippa's 4x100-meter relay team, which finished eighth; and WHEREAS, By excelling in the state's premier showcase for high school track and field athletes, Christian Rattler has ably represented his school and community, and he will cherish his memories of this outstanding accomplishment for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Christian Cainan Rattler on his gold-medal performance in the 1A 400-meter run at the 2021 UIL Track & Field State Meet and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Rattler as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. King of Uvalde ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1550 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2021, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House