H.R. No. 31
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The boys' cross country team from Presidio High
School closed out an unforgettable season by winning the 3A title at
the 2020 University Interscholastic League Cross Country State
Championships; and
WHEREAS, The Blue Devils matched up against the top
competitors in the state at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock on
November 23; having already secured the district and regional
crowns, Presidio dominated the 3A field to capture the team crown
and bring home the school's first state championship in any sport;
and
WHEREAS, Presidio was paced by Marco Rey, who claimed the
individual silver medal with a time of 15 minutes, 51.78 seconds,
and Emilio Rios, who was fifth in 16:04.92; also contributing to the
Blue Devils' impressive performance were Eduardo Flores, who
clocked in at 16:28.73, Jose Fernandez, who crossed the finish line
in 16:51.93, and Esteban Morales, Edgar Galindo, and Alejandro
Porras, who recorded respective times of 17:04.37, 17:22.43, and
18:04.78; and
WHEREAS, In addition to hoisting the championship trophy, the
Presidio team received further acclaim when Mr. Rey, Mr. Rios, and
Mr. Flores were all named to the Cross Country Coaches Association
of Texas 3A All-State Team; the Blue Devil runners were ably guided
in their title quest by coaches Alonzo Samaniego and Robert Romero;
and
WHEREAS, The talented student-athletes of the Presidio High
School boys' cross country team have distinguished themselves
through their skill, hard work, and enduring commitment to
excellence, and they are a source of tremendous pride to their
classmates and their many supporters in the community; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Presidio High School boys'
cross country team on winning the 2020 UIL 3A state championship and
extend to the team's athletes, coaches, and staff sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Blue Devils as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Morales of Maverick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 31 was adopted by the House on March
10, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House