H.R. No. 1355
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The track teams from East Chambers High School in
Winnie achieved great distinction by winning the girls' and boys'
area championships on April 19, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Delivering an exceptional performance, the East
Chambers girls racked up 123 points to outdistance their nearest
competitor by 45 points; with the triumph, the Lady Bucs collected
their fifth consecutive area crown and advanced 11 athletes to the
regional meet; and
WHEREAS, The Lady Bucs' regional contingent included the
1,600-meter relay quartet of Mallory Frederick, Ja'mya Anderson,
Camilla Gurolla, and Ashlyn Trahan; Ms. Frederick also qualified in
the 800 meters, high jump, and 200-meter hurdles, Ms. Trahan in the
100-meter hurdles, and Ms. Anderson in the 400 meters; other
two-event qualifiers were Jasmine Avalos in the 1,600- and
3,200-meter races and Rylie Gill in the high jump and 100-meter
hurdles; additionally, pole vaulter Tyler Stevens, long jumper
Jalasia Anderson, and triple jumper Makenna Guillory advanced to
regionals, as did Jesenia Avalos in the 3,200 meters and Isabella
Quave in the 100-meter hurdles; and
WHEREAS, Turning in an outstanding showing of their own, the
East Chambers boys accumulated 110 points to outscore the
second-place squad by 18 points and also advanced 11 athletes to
regionals; leading the way were the 400-meter relay unit of Jaden
Thibodeaux, Corbyn Moore, Jarrell Smith, and Jacoby Perrault, the
800-meter relay foursome of Chris West, Payton Anderson, Mr. Smith,
and Mr. Perrault, and the 1,600-meter relay team of Mr. Thibodeaux,
Rodney Fontenot, Mr. Perrault, and Mr. Moore; furthermore,
Mr. Perrault achieved regional berths in the long jump and triple
jump, Mr. Smith in the 100-meter dash, and Mr. Moore in the 200
meters; rounding out the Bucs' regional contingent were discus
thrower Garrett Reves, high jumper Darius Green, pole vaulter Dylan
Winzer, and 800-meter specialist Sergio Mondragon; and
WHEREAS, The Bucs and Lady Bucs have excelled through skill,
hard work, and an enduring commitment to excellence, and they are a
source of tremendous pride to their classmates and their many
supporters in the local community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the East Chambers High School track
teams on winning the 2023 girls' and boys' area championships and
extend to the athletes, coaches, and staff members sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the teams as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Leo-Wilson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1355 was adopted by the House on May
12, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House