88R30852 CW-D
By: Thimesch H.R. No. 2139
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Emma Sralla of Marcus High School in Flower Mound
achieved great distinction by winning the gold medal in the 6A
discus competition at the 2023 University Interscholastic League
Track & Field State Meet; and
WHEREAS, Joining the other top high school athletes in Texas
at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin on May 13, Ms. Sralla turned in
an exceptional performance; improving on the winning throw of 174
feet, 3 inches, she recorded at the 2022 state meet, she collected
her second consecutive 6A discus state championship with an effort
of 184 feet, 0 inches; in addition to going undefeated in the discus
during her senior year, she also excelled in the shot put,
qualifying for state and finishing in sixth place with throw of 42
feet, 5 inches; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Sralla is a dual citizen of the United States
and Sweden and competes for Sweden in international track and field
events; in 2022, she won the women's discus event at the World
Athletics U20 Championships, and she is looking forward to taking
part in additional meets during the summer of 2023; and
WHEREAS, By excelling in the state's premier showcase for
high school track and field athletes, Emma Sralla has ably
represented her school and community, and she will cherish her
memories of this outstanding accomplishment for years to come; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Emma Sralla on her gold-medal
finish in the 6A discus at the 2023 UIL Track & Field State Meet and
extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Sralla as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.