H.R. No. 1702
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of the boys' 4x400-meter relay team from
Poteet High School in Mesquite distinguished themselves by claiming
third place at the 2021 District 13-14 area championship and
qualifying for the University Interscholastic League Region II
meet; and
WHEREAS, Joining other top 5A athletes from Districts 13 and
14 at Owl Stadium in Joshua on April 17, team members Elijah Allen,
Charles Bradley, Kendrick Smallwood, and Reggie Williams turned in
a notable performance, claiming third place with a time of 3
minutes, 28 seconds; the achievement qualified the runners for the
regional meet on April 23 and 24, where they concluded their season
with an 11th-place finish; and
WHEREAS, With their fine showing in area competition, these
talented young Texans have ably represented their school, and they
may indeed reflect with pride on their accomplishments; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Poteet High School boys'
4x400-meter relay team on finishing third at the District 13-14 5A
area championship and extend to the runners sincere best wishes for
the future; 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.
Neave
Rose
Bowers
Crockett
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1702 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House