H.R. No. 2119
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of the archery team from Highland Park
Elementary School in Austin achieved great distinction by winning
the national championship at the 2023 NASP Western Nationals; and
WHEREAS, Competing in the National Archery in the Schools
Program meet on April 28 and 29 in Sandy, Utah, Highland Park's
No. 1 fifth-grade team turned in an exceptional performance;
compiling a final score of 3,169, the Scotties emerged triumphant
in the 13-team field to clinch the first national archery title in
the school's history; and
WHEREAS, Highland Park's No. 2 fifth-grade team also
excelled at nationals, securing a sixth-place finish with a final
tally of 2,922; and
WHEREAS, Archery has been an important part of student life
at Highland Park Elementary since first being introduced to the
curriculum in 2013, and the Scotties made their first appearance at
nationals in 2017; and
WHEREAS, Winning a national championship represents the
culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering
commitment to excellence, and these outstanding young Texans will
treasure the memory of this accomplishment for the rest of their
lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Highland Park Elementary
School archery team on winning the national championship at the
2023 NASP Western Nationals and extend to the students and coaches
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Scotties as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Hinojosa
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2119 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House