H.R. No. 1945
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Gruver High School girls' cross country team
proved itself one of the finest in Texas with its exceptional
performance at the 2022 University Interscholastic League Cross
Country State Championships; and
WHEREAS, Following a strong showing at the district meet,
where they won the title, the Lady Hounds placed second at
regionals, with seven runners qualifying for state; on November 4,
the Gruver athletes joined the other top cross country squads in
Texas at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock to contend for the
championship; entering the event ranked No. 5 in Class 2A, the Lady
Hounds rose to the occasion and claimed the silver medal in the team
competition with a cumulative place score of 139; and
WHEREAS, Gruver was paced by Brenna Butler, who recorded a
top-20 finish with a time of 13 minutes, 19.6 seconds, on the
two-mile course; she was followed by Brianna Martinez, who crossed
the line in 13:52.0, Makenlei Vasquez, who finished in 13:52.4, and
Tyerin Aranda, who clocked in at 14:05.6; rounding out the field for
the Lady Hounds were Presley East at 14:08.0, Ilana Rodriguez at
14:45.2, and Ella Babbs at 15:20.7; and
WHEREAS, The Gruver Lady Hounds 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 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Gruver High School girls' cross
country team on winning the silver medal in the 2A competition at
the 2022 UIL Cross Country State Championships 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 Lady Hounds as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Price
King of Hemphill
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1945 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House